Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve

National Park Service, United States Virgin Islands.

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.


Directions

There are several air carriers to St Croix arriving at the Henry E. Rohlesen Airport. The park is five miles from Christiansted National Historic Site and can be reached by car via Rt. 75 from Christiansted, connecting to Route 80. Cars may be rented at the airport and various other island locations. Ask your lodging hosts for information about guided land tours.

Additional Information

  • Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve Official Website
  • Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve Map

Photo Gallery

  • Salt River Bay Visitor Contact StationView of the Salt River Bay Visitor Contact Station from below.
  • View from the Salt River Bay Visitor Contact StationMany visitors visit the Visitor Contact Station and view Salt River Bay from this scenic vista.
  • Kayak Salt RiverKayaking is a great way to see our mangroves and beaches!
  • Salt River Bay Aerial ViewAn aerial view of the Salt River Bay area.
  • Well TowerThis brick and coral block masonry tower, built in the 1790s, used the power of wind to move water from Salt River to neighboring plantation estates.

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