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Explore 19 protected areas in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 19 rated across 10 categories

Centered on the 985-meter stratovolcano that dominates the island of Nevis, this national park protects montane and cloud forest ecosystems on the upper slopes of the peak. Nevis Peak is a…

Nevis Peak

Designated as a UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve in 2011, St. Mary's is one of the most diverse natural communities on Saint Kitts. It encompasses cloud forests, mangroves, and coral reefs…

St. Mary's

Encompassing all land above 300 meters on Saint Kitts, the Central Forest Reserve protects the last remaining tropical rainforest on the island. The park includes Mount Liamuiga, a 1,156-meter…

Central Forest

Stretching 14 kilometers from near Basseterre to The Narrows strait, the Southeast Peninsula encompasses one of the most ecologically diverse areas of Saint Kitts. The park features the Great Salt…

Southeast Peninsula

Black Rocks is a dramatic coastal rock formation on the northeastern shore of Saint Kitts, near the village of Belle Vue. The formations consist of ancient lava flows from Mount Liamuiga that have…

Black Rocks

A protected forested hill on the southeastern side of Nevis rising to 381 meters, covered with dry forest and scrubland habitat for diverse bird species.

Saddle Hill

A national marine park off the western coast of Saint Kitts near Brimstone Hill, renowned for coral formations and sea turtle nesting habitat.

Sandy Point

Situated on the northern coast of Nevis near Newcastle village and Vance W. Amory International Airport, Newcastle Bay Marine Park protects the marine environment along the coast facing The Narrows…

Newcastle Bay

Located along the western coast of Nevis near the village of Cotton Ground, Cades Bay Marine Park protects a stretch of nearshore coral reef and marine habitat. The park's waters support diverse…

Cades Bay

Designated as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International, the Southeast Peninsula Salt Ponds bird sanctuary encompasses a series of salt ponds and wetland habitats on the Southeast Peninsula of…

Southeast Peninsula Salt Ponds

A protected coastal bay on the eastern shore of Nevis, preserving natural beach and dune habitats.

Hurricane Bay

Declared a protected area in May 2014, Frigate Bay Salt Pond is a 17-acre saltwater pond and wetland ecosystem near the Frigate Bay resort area on Saint Kitts. The pond supports numerous bird species…

Frigate Bay Salt Pond

Located at the southwestern tip of Saint Kitts near the Frigate Bay Peninsula, Nags Head Wildlife Reserve protects a coastal area known for its rich marine ecosystem. The site features a dramatic…

Nags Head

A protected saltwater pond on the southeast peninsula of Saint Kitts, providing habitat for shorebirds and wetland species.

Half Moon Pond

A protected hill and surrounding forest area in Saint Kitts, preserving dry tropical forest and scenic landscapes.

Round Hill

Guana Island Marine Reserve protects the waters surrounding a small offshore islet near the southeast coast of Saint Kitts, in the vicinity of The Narrows. The reserve safeguards coral reef…

Guana Island

A protected freshwater pond and wetland area in Saint Kitts, important for migratory and resident waterbird populations.

Greatheeds Pond

A protected wetland area near Basseterre, providing habitat for waterbirds and serving as an important coastal buffer.

Gallows Bay Bog

A protected freshwater wetland area in Saint Kitts, important for biodiversity conservation and water resources.

National Parks in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Top 10 Parks in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Nevis Peak

St. Mary's

Central Forest

Southeast Peninsula

Black Rocks

Saddle Hill

Sandy Point

Newcastle Bay

Cades Bay

Southeast Peninsula Salt Ponds

Top Parks by Category

Top 10 Parks for Uniqueness in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Nevis Peak

Black Rocks

St. Mary's

Central Forest

Southeast Peninsula

Sandy Point

Southeast Peninsula Salt Ponds

Newcastle Bay

Saddle Hill

Frigate Bay Salt Pond

All Parks (19)

Nevis Peak

St. Mary's

Central Forest

Southeast Peninsula

Black Rocks

Saddle Hill

Sandy Point

Newcastle Bay

Cades Bay

Southeast Peninsula Salt Ponds

Hurricane Bay

Frigate Bay Salt Pond

Nags Head

Half Moon Pond

Round Hill

Guana Island

Greatheeds Pond

Gallows Bay Bog

Muddy Pond

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