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Buck Island Reef National Monument
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- Designation
- National Monument
- State
- VI
- Park address
- Christiansted, St. Croix, VI
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
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Nearby ParkQwest Places
- Christiansted National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 7 miles away (straight line)
- Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological PreserveNational Historical Park · Approximately 9 miles away (straight line)
- Virgin Islands Coral Reef National MonumentNational Monument · Approximately 34 miles away (straight line)
- Virgin Islands National ParkNational Park · Approximately 37 miles away (straight line)
- San Juan National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 108 miles away (straight line)
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Notes
Designation Date: 12/28/1961
Welcome to Buck Island Reef National Monument, called “the finest marine garden in the Caribbean Sea” by President John F. Kennedy. Snorkel the famous underwater trail, explore endangered elkhorn coral reefs. Hike the trails on the 176-acre island to the observation platform for an unparallel view. Discover a vibrant world above and beneath the waves in this Caribbean paradise.