- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Bay on the south-east coast of St. John within Virgin Islands National Park, at the start of the Ram Head trail.
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sheltered from north-west round through east to south-east, open to the south and west. Sand bottom. Anchoring is prohibited: in Virgin Islands National Park it is only allowed in the two designated anchorages, offshore Francis Bay and off Lind Point.
Practical
3 NPS moorings, white with blue stripes, for boats up to 60 feet, about 18 metres. Overnight use from 5 pm to 7 am costs USD 26 a night, paid before the night at the station on Salt Pond Beach, with no more than 7 consecutive nights in one bay and 30 nights a year.
Ashore
The Ram Head hike, just under 2.5 miles, leaves from the Salt Pond Bay parking area, passes Salt Pond Beach and Blue Pebble Beach and climbs to the top of Ram Head.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.30815, -64.70582 (18°18.49'N 64°42.35'W)
- Country
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Maximum length
- 59 ft
- Fees
- Paid
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.4/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Salt Pond Bay lies at 18°18.49'N 64°42.35'W, that is 18.30815, -64.70582 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Salt Pond Bay sheltered from?
Salt Pond Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Salt Pond Bay?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Salt Pond Bay.
What boat length does Salt Pond Bay accept?
Salt Pond Bay accepts boats up to 59 ft.
How do boaters rate Salt Pond Bay?
Salt Pond Bay is rated 3.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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