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Virgin Islands National Park

Hawknest Bay, Virgin Islands National Park, St. John | Photo Credit: Shutterstock / pics721
Hawknest Bay, Virgin Islands National Park, St. John | Photo Credit: Shutterstock / pics721

Virgin Islands National Park, located in the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, is a tropical paradise that encompasses pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush forests. The park consists of over 7,000 acres of land and 5,000 acres of marine environment, providing a diverse range of ecosystems to explore. Visitors can enjoy activities such as snorkeling, swimming, hiking, and wildlife spotting. The park also features historic ruins, including sugar plantation remnants, showcasing the area’s rich cultural heritage. With its stunning natural beauty, vibrant marine life, and cultural significance, Virgin Islands National Park offers an idyllic getaway for nature lovers and adventurers alike. Be sure to visit the park website for current closures and conditions.

Top Photography Locations and Sights at Virgin Islands National Park:

As photographers, we know that many of you will only have one chance in a lifetime to visit the National Parks. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of our top photography locations and sights at Virgin Islands National Park! While this is not comprehensive, and there are many more amazing sights to see, it should give you a good feel for the park.

Annaberg Plantation Ruins
Annaberg Plantation Ruins
Caneel Hill Trail
Caneel Hill Trail
Cinnamon Bay
Cinnamon Bay
Francis Bay
Francis Bay
Hawknest Bay
Hawknest Bay
Honeymoon Beach
Honeymoon Beach
Lameshur Bay
Lameshur Bay
Leinster Bay
Leinster Bay
Maho Bay
Maho Bay
Ram Head Trail
Ram Head Trail
Reef Bay Trail
Reef Bay Trail
Salomon Bay
Salomon Bay
Trunk Bay
Trunk Bay
Watermelon Cay
Watermelon Cay

Virgin Islands National Park Wildlife Photography:

Virgin Islands National Park is filled with wildlife and biodiversity. If you like wildlife photography, you will love what this park has to offer!

Brightly Colored Yellow French Grunt
Brightly Colored Yellow French Grunt
Sea Turtle Swimming in Harbor
Sea Turtle Swimming in Harbor
Wandering the Shoreline
Wandering the Shoreline
Wild Goat Foraging for Food
Wild Goat Foraging for Food
Wild Iguana Climbing a Tree
Wild Iguana Climbing a Tree
Wild Lizard in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Wild Lizard in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Want to learn more about Virgin Islands National Park? Check out these maps, guides & books:

  • Virgin Islands National Park Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)
  • Fodor’s U.S. & British Virgin Islands (Full-color Travel Guide)
  • Virgin Islands National Park: The Story Behind the Scenery
  • Mysteries in Our National Parks: Escape From Fear: A Mystery in Virgin Islands National Park

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Featured National Park Photographers:

  • Shutterstock / BlueBarronPhoto: Wild Goat Foraging for Food, Wild Iguana Climbing a Tree, Wild Lizard in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Wild Semipalmated Plover Wandering the Shoreline
  • Shutterstock / Fotoluminate LLC: Cinnamon Bay
  • Shutterstock / Jason Patrick Ross: Caneel Hill Trail, Honeymoon Beach
  • Shutterstock / Jennifer Stanford: Annaberg Plantation
  • Shutterstock / Jim Schwabel: Maho Bay
  • Shutterstock / jo Crebbin: Francis Bay
  • Shutterstock / K.E.K.: Reef Bay Trail
  • Shutterstock / Kelly vanDellen: Brightly Colored Yellow French Grunt, Salomon Bay
  • Shutterstock / pics721: Hawknest Bay, Watermelon Cay
  • Shutterstock / RJBarnes: Ram Head Trail
  • Shutterstock / SCStock: Trunk Bay
  • Shutterstock / Sherry Conklin: Sea Turtle Swimming in Harbor
  • Shutterstock / Sherry Talbot: Lameshur Bay
  • Shutterstock / Yingna Cai: Leinster Bay

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