Access
About a half-mile hike down from the parking area.
South Shore · Virgin Islands National Park
Salt Pond Bay
A long white-sand beach on the quieter south shore, reached by a half-mile hike, with the Ram Head trail beyond.
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Facilities
No developed facilities at the beach — bring water and pack out trash.
Snorkeling
Seagrass beds hold green sea turtles and southern stingrays, with rocky shorelines to snorkel. The area is also good for birdwatching, and the Ram Head trail extends from the beach.
These facts describe what the National Park Service documents — not a live or guaranteed same-day condition.NPS source ↗· verified June 30, 2026
Before you go
Check the day, not just the beach
Water quality & sargassum
Live DPNR bulletins and sample history for St. John beaches are on the beach directory page, each with its own freshness.
See live bulletins →Wind, swell & UV
Wind direction and swell decide whether this shore is calm today; UV decides how long midday sand is comfortable.
Weather & sea →Park alerts
Trail, road, and beach closures are published by the park itself — check the official NPS conditions page before you head out.
NPS conditions ↗