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Spring Bay National Park

Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

History

Located on Virgin Gorda, Spring Bay is east of The Baths in an area known as The Crawl. Popular with visitors and residents, Spring Bay can be accessed from land along a palm-lined avenue. Surrounded by an expansive lawn are children’s swings to while away the lazy days of summer that last all year. Picnic tables and a barbecue grill inspire get-togethers with friends or family at this beautiful sandy beach, which is nestled amongst the boulders.   A trail disappears through the rocks to Valley Trunk Bay, offering secluded rock pools and swimming spots along the way.

Within the Crawl is a small bay enclosed by a circle of boulders forming a natural corral, which in earlier times was used to hold turtles and fish, but is now a natural swimming pool. A popular day anchorage, sailors can access Spring Bay from the sea, using the NPT mooring buoys to prevent anchor damage.  A swim line separates the swimming area from the mooring field and dinghies are not permitted to access the beach. Strong ocean swells can occur in the winter months, preventing use of the mooring buoys and access to the beach from the sea. Swimming is not permitted during these periods, due to the strong currents. 

 

Jumping off the rocks and rock climbing is strictly prohibited.

Park Information

Established: 1964

Area: 5.5 acres

Activities

Hiking

Swimming

Panoramic Views

Marine Access -

Moorings Permit required

No overnight mooring permitted

Red Flag: No mooring or swimming

Purple Flag: Dangerous marine life advisory

Yellow Flag: Use caution

 

Photos

CONSERVING NATURE'S LITTLE SECRETS SINCE 1961

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