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Complete list of 35 national parks in Jamaica

Game sanctuary on Jamaica's south coast protecting critical wetland habitat for the American crocodile. Encompasses the Long Bay Morass (Canoe Valley), one of the most important wildlife areas in the 

Alligator Pond-Gut River-Canoe Valley

Jamaica's largest freshwater wetland ecosystem encompassing the Black River Lower and Upper Morass, a Ramsar site. Supports over 300 bird species and the vulnerable American crocodile.

Black River

Jamaica's only national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, encompassing the Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains with the island's highest peak at 2,256 metres. Home to the giant swallowtail but

Blue and John Crow Mountains

Community-managed fish sanctuary in Westmoreland protecting coral reefs and seagrass beds along Jamaica's southwest coast. One of Jamaica's largest fish sanctuaries.

Bluefields Bay

Jamaica's largest forest reserve spanning the parishes of St. Andrew, Portland, St. Mary, and St. Thomas. Gazetted in 1950, it protects 41,082 hectares of tropical montane forest including cloud fores

Blue Mountain

High-elevation forest reserve protecting cloud forest and elfin woodland around Jamaica's highest peak at 2,256 meters.

Blue Mountain Peak

Forest reserve in eastern Jamaica established to expand the protected forest network in St. Thomas parish.

Bowden Pen

Mountain forest reserve protecting broadleaf forest on Bull Head peak in central Jamaica.

Bull Head

Forest reserve in Hanover parish declared as part of Jamaica's expanded forest reserve network, protecting tropical forest ecosystems.

Cacoon Castle

Forest reserve in eastern Jamaica protecting wet limestone forest and watershed areas.

Cedar Valley

Forest reserve in Portland protecting wet limestone forest on the northern slopes of the John Crow Mountains.

Chepstowe

Jamaica's largest remaining contiguous rainforest with dramatic karst topography of conical hills. Provides an estimated 40% of underground water for six western parishes and supports extraordinary en

Cockpit Country

One of the largest remaining contiguous dry limestone forests on Jamaica's north coast, established as a condition of the North Coast Highway Project east of Falmouth.

Coral Spring-Mountain Spring

Mountain forest reserve with the highest rate of plant endemism per unit area in Jamaica, protecting 32% endemic species in karst limestone formations.

Dolphin Head

Game sanctuary in Trelawny protecting the Luminous Lagoon, one of the world's four bioluminescent bays. The lagoon glows due to microscopic dinoflagellates disturbed by movement.

Glistening Waters

Forest reserve in western Jamaica protecting tropical moist forest and important watershed functions.

Gourie

Jamaica's second largest freshwater wetland designated as a game sanctuary under the Wildlife Protection Act. Contains the Royal Palm Reserve and supports extensive birdlife including endemic species.

Great Morass, Negril

Game sanctuary protecting part of the Black River Lower Morass wetland system in St. Elizabeth, one of the largest wetland areas in the Caribbean.

Great Morass, Parottee

Forest reserve in western Jamaica established as part of 12 new forest reserves declared to expand Jamaica's protected forest network.

Hazelymph

The last significant area of primary dry limestone forest in the Caribbean. Sole remaining habitat of the critically endangered Jamaican iguana, rediscovered in 1990.

Hellshire Hills

Forest reserve in St. James parish protecting tropical moist forest and watershed areas.

Horseguard

Large forest reserve in the Cockpit Country protecting tropical wet limestone forest and habitat for the Giant Swallowtail Butterfly.

Litchfield-Matheson's Run

Jamaica's only recorded inland peat bog and the only such designated wetland in the Caribbean, with 431 plant species including carnivorous plants. A Ramsar Site since 2011.

Mason River

Jamaica's first declared marine protected area, stretching along the northwestern coast with diverse marine habitats including coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds. The backbone of Montego Bay's 

Montego Bay

Encompasses the entire Negril watershed including the Negril Great Morass, Jamaica's second largest freshwater wetland, and the Royal Palm Reserve. Protects 17 of Jamaica's 29 endemic bird species.

Negril

Marine park protecting coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove ecosystems along the Negril coastline.

A marine and coastal protected area extending along Jamaica's north coast near the famous Dunn's River Falls, protecting nearshore marine ecosystems in one of the island's most popular tourist areas.

Ocho Rios

One of Jamaica's most successful marine conservation areas, managed by the Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary Foundation. The sanctuary has led to significant recovery of coral reef and fish populations.

Oracabessa Bay

A coastal protected area encompassing the world's seventh largest natural harbour, with cays, mangrove lagoons, coral reefs, and seagrass beds. A Ramsar Wetland of International Importance sheltering 

Palisadoes-Port Royal

Coastal forest reserve in southern Clarendon protecting mangrove and littoral forest ecosystems along the Portland Bight coastline.

Peak Bay

Four small low-lying cays on the Pedro Bank approximately 80 km southwest of Jamaica, sitting atop one of the Caribbean's largest shallow-water banks. Jamaica's primary commercial fishing grounds and 

Pedro Cays

Jamaica's largest protected area comprising dry limestone forest, wetlands, extensive coral reefs, and coastal mangroves. Approximately two-thirds lies offshore, supporting about 50,000 residents in 4

Portland Bight

One of the largest forest reserves in Jamaica, stretching across the parishes of St. Ann and Clarendon. Protects tropical moist forest and important watershed areas in central Jamaica.

Stephney-John's Vale

Forest reserve in western Hanover protecting coastal and hillside forest ecosystems near the Tryall estate area.

Tryall

Fish sanctuary on Jamaica's north coast near Ocho Rios, protecting coral reef ecosystems and supporting fisheries recovery along the White River coastline.

White River

Jamaica National Parks

Game sanctuary on Jamaica's south coast protecting critical wetland habitat for the American crocodile. Encompasses the Long Bay Morass (Canoe Valley), one of the most important wildlife areas in the Caribbean.

Jamaica's only national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, encompassing the Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains with the island's highest peak at 2,256 metres. Home to the giant swallowtail butterfly and rich Maroon cultural heritage.

Jamaica's largest forest reserve spanning the parishes of St. Andrew, Portland, St. Mary, and St. Thomas. Gazetted in 1950, it protects 41,082 hectares of tropical montane forest including cloud forest and elfin woodland.

Jamaica's largest remaining contiguous rainforest with dramatic karst topography of conical hills. Provides an estimated 40% of underground water for six western parishes and supports extraordinary endemism.

Jamaica's first declared marine protected area, stretching along the northwestern coast with diverse marine habitats including coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds. The backbone of Montego Bay's tourism economy.

A coastal protected area encompassing the world's seventh largest natural harbour, with cays, mangrove lagoons, coral reefs, and seagrass beds. A Ramsar Wetland of International Importance sheltering the American crocodile and West Indian manatee.

Four small low-lying cays on the Pedro Bank approximately 80 km southwest of Jamaica, sitting atop one of the Caribbean's largest shallow-water banks. Jamaica's primary commercial fishing grounds and an Important Bird Area.

Jamaica's largest protected area comprising dry limestone forest, wetlands, extensive coral reefs, and coastal mangroves. Approximately two-thirds lies offshore, supporting about 50,000 residents in 44 communities.

National Parks in Jamaica

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Litchfield-Matheson's Run

Blue Mountain Peak

Alligator Pond-Gut River-Canoe Valley

Dolphin Head

Glistening Waters

Portland Bight

Blue Mountain

Gourie

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Blue and John Crow Mountains

Dolphin Head

Hellshire Hills

Mason River

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Palisadoes-Port Royal

Alligator Pond-Gut River-Canoe Valley

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