The campground at Cinnamon Bay will reopen for guests on Saturday, November 1st, following two months of its annual closure. Not only will the camping sites reopen, but the restaurant beside the large rain tree will reopen and programing like its popular campground chats will return.
Cinnamon Bay is the only campground in the Virgin Islands National Park. It’s located on St. John’s north shore, between Trunk Bay and Maho Bay. (Peter Bay is to its west, but that beach does not have public road access.) Cinnamon Bay is less than 20 minutes from Cruz Bay, and the taxis go there regularly.
The campground has three levels of camping. They have basic tent sites, large eco tents that are complete with beds, fans and outlets, as well as concrete cottages. This is one of the most affordable ways to stay on St. John. There are some sites that are only 40 steps from Cinnamon Bay beach, so if you want to stay on the beach in the National Park, this is a great way to do it.
In addition to the restaurant, there is a snack shack near the beach that is open. They have a few lunch opens as well as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. There are also watersports rentals available onsite too. Cinnamon Bay has very clean restrooms in addition to a spot where you can wash the sand off of your feet. It’s a great place to spend the day. And lastly, they have a fantastic gift shop.
Cinnamon Bay is one of my favorite places to visit. Be sure to check it out on your next trip.
