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Christiansted National Historic Site: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Christiansted National Historic Site is a National Park System unit in the U.S. Virgin Islands[4]. NPS lists an entrance fee of $10 per person for adults, and the site is open daily[5][6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Per Person[5] | $10 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[7].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[8] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[8] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[8] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[8] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[8] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[8] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[8] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[8] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[8] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS lists daily hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with closures on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day[6]. The listed closure dates are 2026-11-26 and 2026-12-25[6]. Cars must leave the parking lot by 4:30 pm or they may be towed[6]. NPS describes tropical weather where temperatures do not vary much by season, with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid-70s[9]. Pop-up showers are common, and Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30[9]. In 2025 the busiest month was January with 12,734 recreation visits, and July had 10,441[1]. NPS lists 0 visits for October 2025[1].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 12,734 |
| February | 8,268 |
| March | 8,249 |
| April | 7,780 |
| May | 8,539 |
| June | 9,779 |
| July | 10,441 |
| August | 10,068 |
| September | 8,429 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 7,939 |
| December | 7,939 |
Pets and dogs
The national NPS pet rule says pets, where allowed, must be kept crated, caged or restrained on a leash of six feet or less[10]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings or on designated swimming beaches, with service animals excepted[10]. Individual parks may restrict pets in additional areas, so check with the park before bringing a dog[10].
Before you go
- NPS lists the entrance fee as $10 per person for adults 16 and older, and children under 16 are admitted free with an adult[5].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[7]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80 and the Senior Annual Pass at $20[8].
- NPS lists 2 visitor centers: the Visitor Center and the Bookstore and Welcome Center[3].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm them on the official NPS park page before your trip[6].
Questions people ask
- How much does Christiansted National Historic Site cost?
- NPS lists an entrance fee of $10 per person for adults 16 and older[5]. Children under 16 are admitted free with an adult[5].
- What are the hours at Christiansted National Historic Site?
- NPS lists daily hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm[6]. The park closes for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day[6].
- Can I use the America the Beautiful pass here?
- Yes, the park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[7]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[8].
- Are dogs allowed at Christiansted National Historic Site?
- Under the national NPS pet rule, pets where allowed must be crated, caged or leashed at six feet or less and are not allowed in public buildings[10]. The park can close more areas to pets, so check before you go[10].
- When is the busiest month?
- In 2025 the busiest month was January with 12,734 recreation visits[1].
Facts and sources
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 91,200, 2022: 96,587, 2023: 107,171, 2024: 124,539, 2025: 100,165. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 2 (Christiansted National Historic Site Visitor Center, Christiansted National Historic Site Bookstore and Welcome Center). National Park Service
- Christiansted National Historic Site is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historic Site) in the U.S. Virgin Islands. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $10. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Christiansted National Historic Site: The Park is open every day from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The park is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. All cars must be removed from the parking lot by 4:30 p.m. or they will be towed. Listed... National Park Service
- Christiansted National Historic Site accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Christiansted National Historic Site. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15