Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
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Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at a glance
- Best time
- March–April, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Main Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Christiansted, VI
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About Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve uniquely documents the human and natural Caribbean world from the earliest indigenous settlements in the central Caribbean to their clash with seven different colonial European powers to the present day.
Weather Information
Welcome to the tropics!
Operating Hours
Salt River Bay Visitor Contact Station
Due to damage suffered from Hurricane Maria, the Salt River Bay NHP&EP Visitor Center is closed. For information about Salt River Bay - its history and natural environment - please visit the Visitor Center at Fort Christiansvaern, Christiansted National Historic Site. For tours, please call the Interpretation Division at 340.773.1460.
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Common questions
Planning Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
