Buck Island Reef National Monument
Welcome to Buck Island! Before you come, please watch our 2014 Telly Award winning film "Caribbean Gem." Watching this will catch you up on 50+ years of National Park Service protection and civic engagement. Learn what we do every day to preserve this resource for Virgin Islanders and visitors alike. For the General Management Plan and Environmental Compliance, visit the News page.
Use one of our concessionaires to get to Buck Island!
- Boating
- Sailing
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Kayaking
- SCUBA Diving
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Saltwater Swimming
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Archeology
- Colonization and Settlement
- Maritime
- Animals
- Birds
- Fish
- Tortoises and Turtles
- Geology
- Oceans
- Coral Reefs
- Trails
- Water Trails
- The Tropics
Elkhorn Coral at Buck Island Reef NM
Snorkelers may view Elkhorn Coral at the Underwater Trail, Buck Island Reef NM
Buck Island Reef NM Underwater Trail
Snorkelers are lead in small groups through the underwater trail at Buck Island Reef NM.
Tropical dry forest, Buck Island
The plants that make up the subtropical dry forest on Buck Island range from old historic tamarinds to gumbo limbo, from cactus to delicate orchids.
Snorkeling at Buck Island
Enjoy snorkeling the reefs and see lots of tropical reef fish.
Green sea turtle hatchling
For over 30 years scientists have studied sea turtle nesting habits on Buck Island, training over 100 students in the field of biology.
End of the rainbow
Buck Island is a magical place! Come snorkel the waters and hike the trails.
Beach at Buck Island
Come see the unspoiled beauty of Buck Island
Buck Island from the water
From the highest ridge to the water and reefs below, Buck Island offers adventure and learning.
Coral garden
Our underwater trail will take you through beautiful gardens of coral.
Hiking trail
Take our hiking trail through beach forests up to the observation deck at 300 feet above sea leve.