What are the hours at Buck Island Reef National Monument?

Mon: 7:00AM - 5:00PM; Tue: 7:00AM - 5:00PM; Wed: 7:00AM - 5:00PM; Thu: 7:00AM - 5:00PM; Fri: 7:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat: 7:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun: 7:00AM - 5:00PM (Buck Island Reef National Monument)

Does Buck Island Reef National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Buck Island Reef National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Buck Island Reef National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Buck Island Reef National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Buck Island Reef National Monument is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Monument · VI

Open

Buck Island Reef National Monument is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Welcome to Buck Island Reef National Monument, called “the finest marine garden in the Caribbean Sea” by President John F.

Type: National Monument
State: VI
Nearest town: Christiansted

About Buck Island Reef National Monument

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.

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Visitor info

Address2100 Church St. #100, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820

Phone(340) 773-1460

Websitewww.nps.gov/buis/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	7:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue	7:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed	7:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu	7:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri	7:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat	7:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun	7:00AM - 5:00PM

Buck Island Reef National Monument

Getting thereUse one of our concessionaires to get to Buck Island!

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Parks near here

Christiansted National Historic Site 7 mi
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve 9 mi
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument 34 mi
Virgin Islands National Park 38 mi
El Yunque National Forest 83 mi
San Juan National Historic Site 108 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Buck Island Reef National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.