Home

Wiki

Saint Lucia

Complete list of 45 national parks in Saint Lucia

Marine reserve protecting pristine coral reefs on Saint Lucia's southwest coast near Soufriere, part of the SMMA zoning system. Features some of the Caribbean's most vibrant shallow-water coral reef e

Anse Chastanet

Marine reserve in the bay between Gros Piton and Petit Piton, also known as Jalousie Bay. Protected under the SMMA zonation system, this reserve safeguards coral reefs and marine biodiversity in the d

Anse des Pitons

A protected landscape on the southern coast of Saint Lucia, preserving the natural coastal scenery and habitats.

Anse Ger

A small protected islet off the west coast of Saint Lucia, designated as a nature reserve to protect nesting seabirds and coastal biodiversity.

Anse La Chaloupe

A 133-acre nature reserve on the west coast in the fishing village of Canaries, donated to the Saint Lucia National Trust in 1990. Features impressive plant diversity, historic Brigand caves, a small 

Anse La Liberte

Forest reserve along the central ridge that divides the eastern and western halves of Saint Lucia. Features a popular one-mile trail with four panoramic lookout points offering views of both coasts, a

Barre de l'Isle

A small rocky islet nature reserve off the southeastern coast of Saint Lucia, protecting nesting seabirds.

Barrel O' Beef Rock

Small rocky islets designated as a nature reserve on the Atlantic coast of Saint Lucia.

Bigorneau Rocks

National park located along the west coast near the fishing village of Canaries, protecting a stretch of tropical coastline with coral reefs, coastal vegetation, and marine habitats between Soufriere 

Canaries

A 1,393-hectare forest reserve declared in 1916 by the colonial government, encompassing expansive forests between La Sorciere and Piton Flore. Established to protect the island's primary water supply

Castries Waterworks

The Government Forest Reserve comprising 7,290 hectares of tropical moist forest straddling the central mountain massif from north to south. Divided into five management ranges: Northern, Dennery, Mil

Central

A forest reserve on former crown estate land in the central highlands of Saint Lucia.

Crown Estate Pelouze

Small offshore islet nature reserve on the Atlantic coast near the town of Dennery. Part of a conservation program to restore native vegetation and serve as a translocation site for the critically end

Dennery Island

Forest reserve in the Dennery watershed on the eastern side of Saint Lucia's central mountains, established to protect the water supply for the Dennery region. Features dense tropical rainforest and s

Dennery Waterworks

Protected rocky islets off the northeast coast of Saint Lucia, serving as nesting habitat for seabirds.

Des Bateaux Rocks

Dense tropical rainforest sprawling over the mountainous interior of Saint Lucia, one of the island's least disturbed natural areas. Offers strenuous hiking trails including the Edmund Rainforest Trai

Edmund

A protected landscape on the east coast of Saint Lucia near Praslin, preserving the scenic coastal environment.

Esperance

A 96-hectare nature and historic park on the east coast near Dennery, combining significant natural habitats with archaeological and colonial heritage. Features tropical forest trails, a sandy beach t

Fond d'Or

A forest reserve in the interior of Saint Lucia near the village of Forestiere, protecting tropical rainforest on the island's central ridge.

Forestiere

A group of four small protected islets off the southern coast of Saint Lucia.

Four Islands

A nature reserve protecting small offshore islands on Saint Lucia's east coast between Praslin and Micoud. The islands provide important nesting habitat for frigate birds and other seabirds, with surr

Fregate Islands

National park on the northeast Atlantic coast of Saint Lucia protecting one of the island's most pristine beaches and surrounding tropical vegetation. Grand Anse is also an important nesting site for 

Grand Anse

A protected wetland area in the interior of Saint Lucia, designated as a forest reserve for watershed protection.

La Tourney Wetland

A small protected islet off the northwestern coast of Saint Lucia near Castries.

L'Islet Island

Protected dry forest landscape on the northeastern coast of Saint Lucia, encompassing 826 hectares from Ravine Pascal to Ravine Bourge. One of the last habitats of the Saint Lucia iguana and critical 

Mandele

The largest contiguous wetland area in Saint Lucia, designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 2002. This 60-hectare mangrove marine reserve is a vital nursery for the local fishery, m

Mankote Mangrove

Two pristine islets off the southeast coast consisting of Maria Major (10.1 hectares) and Maria Minor (1.6 hectares), declared a nature reserve in 1982. Home to the critically endangered Saint Lucia r

Maria Islands

Saint Lucia's premier birdwatching site located in the island's heartland at about 1,000 feet elevation. A 1.75-mile moderate-to-strenuous trail passes through habitat for over 30 bird species includi

Millet Bird Sanctuary

An 18-acre nature reserve perched at the extreme northern tip of Saint Lucia, named by French Civil Commandant Baron de Longueville who developed a cotton plantation in the surrounding area in the 170

Morne Pavillon

An 18-hectare islet connected by causeway to the northwest coast, declared a national park in 1979 and a national landmark in 1992. Features tropical dry forest, coastal habitats, hiking trails with p

Pigeon Island

UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing the iconic Gros Piton (770m) and Petit Piton (743m), two volcanic spires rising from the sea linked by the Piton Mitan ridge, along with geothermal fields, sulp

Pitons Management Area

Coastal and marine national park spanning 1,038 hectares from Moule-a-Chique to Pointe de Caille on the southeast coast of Saint Lucia. Encompasses mangrove wetlands, seagrass beds, coral reefs, sandy

Pointe Sable

Comprehensive environmental protection area covering 1,038 hectares of marine and coastal habitat from Moule-a-Chique to Pointe de Caille. Encompasses two Ramsar wetland sites (Mankote Mangrove and Sa

A small protected island off the northeast coast of Saint Lucia, designated as a nature reserve.

Povert Island

A protected landscape encompassing the Praslin area on the eastern coast of Saint Lucia, known for its mangroves and Frigate Island views.

Praslin

National park centered on the Qualibou caldera, a 3.5 by 5 kilometer dormant volcanic caldera that formed between 32,000 and 39,000 years ago. Home to the famous Sulphur Springs, billed as the world's

Qualibou

Forest reserve in the central mountain massif of Saint Lucia, forming the eastern portion of the island's main rainforest block. Features well-maintained trails through dense tropical rainforest with 

Quilesse

Small offshore island nature reserve near Castries, also known as Rat Islet or Choc Island. Part of Saint Lucia's offshore island conservation program, serving as a translocation site for the endanger

Rat Island

A small rocky islet nature reserve off the west coast of Saint Lucia near Soufriere.

Roche Island

Wetland nature reserve in the Roseau Valley of central Saint Lucia protecting a freshwater wetland ecosystem. Located near the Roseau Dam (John Compton Dam), the reserve supports diverse aquatic habit

Roseau

A forest reserve surrounding the Roseau Dam watershed area, protecting the critical water catchment for Saint Lucia.

Roseau Dam

A forest reserve in the southern interior of Saint Lucia near the village of Saltibus, protecting montane rainforest.

Saltibus Grand Magazin

Ramsar Wetland of International Importance on the southeast coast comprising mangrove forest, seagrass beds, and coral reef. Long utilized for subsistence fishing by adjacent communities, the reserve 

Savannes Bay

Saint Lucia's pioneering marine management area spanning 11 kilometers of coastline from Anse Jambon to Anse L'Ivrogne. The first in Saint Lucia to adopt a zonation system with approximately 60 yacht 

Soufriere

A nature reserve on the eastern coast of Saint Lucia encompassing the Union Nature Trail area with diverse tropical flora.

Union

Saint Lucia National Parks

Marine reserve protecting pristine coral reefs on Saint Lucia's southwest coast near Soufriere, part of the SMMA zoning system. Features some of the Caribbean's most vibrant shallow-water coral reef ecosystems, with excellent snorkeling and diving access directly from the beach.

Marine reserve in the bay between Gros Piton and Petit Piton, also known as Jalousie Bay. Protected under the SMMA zonation system, this reserve safeguards coral reefs and marine biodiversity in the dramatic setting beneath the UNESCO World Heritage Pitons.

A 133-acre nature reserve on the west coast in the fishing village of Canaries, donated to the Saint Lucia National Trust in 1990. Features impressive plant diversity, historic Brigand caves, a small beach, and 17 species of birds. Named Bay of Freedom for post-emancipation celebrations held there.

Forest reserve along the central ridge that divides the eastern and western halves of Saint Lucia. Features a popular one-mile trail with four panoramic lookout points offering views of both coasts, accessible directly from the Castries-Dennery highway through lush montane forest.

National park located along the west coast near the fishing village of Canaries, protecting a stretch of tropical coastline with coral reefs, coastal vegetation, and marine habitats between Soufriere and Castries.

A 1,393-hectare forest reserve declared in 1916 by the colonial government, encompassing expansive forests between La Sorciere and Piton Flore. Established to protect the island's primary water supply, with small water intakes on forest streams at Des Chassin and Forestiere feeding Castries by gravity.

The Government Forest Reserve comprising 7,290 hectares of tropical moist forest straddling the central mountain massif from north to south. Divided into five management ranges: Northern, Dennery, Millet, Soufriere, and Quilesse, providing critical watershed protection and habitat for the endangered Saint Lucia parrot.

Small offshore islet nature reserve on the Atlantic coast near the town of Dennery. Part of a conservation program to restore native vegetation and serve as a translocation site for the critically endangered Saint Lucia racer snake and other species of conservation interest.

Forest reserve in the Dennery watershed on the eastern side of Saint Lucia's central mountains, established to protect the water supply for the Dennery region. Features dense tropical rainforest and serves as important habitat for endemic bird species including the Saint Lucia parrot.

Dense tropical rainforest sprawling over the mountainous interior of Saint Lucia, one of the island's least disturbed natural areas. Offers strenuous hiking trails including the Edmund Rainforest Trail and the Enbas Saut trail leading to spectacular waterfalls, with views of Mount Gimie, Saint Lucia's highest peak.

A 96-hectare nature and historic park on the east coast near Dennery, combining significant natural habitats with archaeological and colonial heritage. Features tropical forest trails, a sandy beach that serves as a nesting site for endangered leatherback turtles, and preserved ruins of a former sugar plantation.

A nature reserve protecting small offshore islands on Saint Lucia's east coast between Praslin and Micoud. The islands provide important nesting habitat for frigate birds and other seabirds, with surrounding coral reefs and marine ecosystems.

National park on the northeast Atlantic coast of Saint Lucia protecting one of the island's most pristine beaches and surrounding tropical vegetation. Grand Anse is also an important nesting site for endangered leatherback and hawksbill sea turtles.

Protected dry forest landscape on the northeastern coast of Saint Lucia, encompassing 826 hectares from Ravine Pascal to Ravine Bourge. One of the last habitats of the Saint Lucia iguana and critical for endemic birds including the White-breasted Thrasher, Saint Lucia Oriole, and Saint Lucia Black Finch.

The largest contiguous wetland area in Saint Lucia, designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 2002. This 60-hectare mangrove marine reserve is a vital nursery for the local fishery, managed collaboratively by the Departments of Fisheries and Forestry, CANARI, and local community groups.

Two pristine islets off the southeast coast consisting of Maria Major (10.1 hectares) and Maria Minor (1.6 hectares), declared a nature reserve in 1982. Home to the critically endangered Saint Lucia racer snake, the Saint Lucia whiptail lizard, and rare ground-nesting birds.

Saint Lucia's premier birdwatching site located in the island's heartland at about 1,000 feet elevation. A 1.75-mile moderate-to-strenuous trail passes through habitat for over 30 bird species including all five of Saint Lucia's endemics: the Saint Lucia parrot, black finch, warbler, oriole, and pewee.

An 18-acre nature reserve perched at the extreme northern tip of Saint Lucia, named by French Civil Commandant Baron de Longueville who developed a cotton plantation in the surrounding area in the 1700s. Features dry coastal scrub habitat and panoramic ocean views.

An 18-hectare islet connected by causeway to the northwest coast, declared a national park in 1979 and a national landmark in 1992. Features tropical dry forest, coastal habitats, hiking trails with panoramic views, three beaches, and ruins of 18th-century British military fortifications.

UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing the iconic Gros Piton (770m) and Petit Piton (743m), two volcanic spires rising from the sea linked by the Piton Mitan ridge, along with geothermal fields, sulphurous fumaroles, hot springs, and coral reefs covering nearly 60% of the marine area.

Coastal and marine national park spanning 1,038 hectares from Moule-a-Chique to Pointe de Caille on the southeast coast of Saint Lucia. Encompasses mangrove wetlands, seagrass beds, coral reefs, sandy beaches, and dry scrubland, including both Ramsar wetland sites.

Comprehensive environmental protection area covering 1,038 hectares of marine and coastal habitat from Moule-a-Chique to Pointe de Caille. Encompasses two Ramsar wetland sites (Mankote Mangrove and Savannes Bay), sandy beaches, dry coastal scrubland, and important sea turtle nesting areas.

National park centered on the Qualibou caldera, a 3.5 by 5 kilometer dormant volcanic caldera that formed between 32,000 and 39,000 years ago. Home to the famous Sulphur Springs, billed as the world's only drive-in volcano, with active geothermal fields and fumaroles.

Forest reserve in the central mountain massif of Saint Lucia, forming the eastern portion of the island's main rainforest block. Features well-maintained trails through dense tropical rainforest with natural viewpoints over valleys and the Atlantic coast, rich orchid diversity, tree ferns, and endemic trees.

Small offshore island nature reserve near Castries, also known as Rat Islet or Choc Island. Part of Saint Lucia's offshore island conservation program, serving as a translocation site for the endangered Saint Lucia whiptail lizard and managed as a rat-free sanctuary by the Saint Lucia National Trust.

Wetland nature reserve in the Roseau Valley of central Saint Lucia protecting a freshwater wetland ecosystem. Located near the Roseau Dam (John Compton Dam), the reserve supports diverse aquatic habitats and bird species in the island's interior.

Ramsar Wetland of International Importance on the southeast coast comprising mangrove forest, seagrass beds, and coral reef. Long utilized for subsistence fishing by adjacent communities, the reserve is part of the Pointe Sable national park complex and supports critical nursery habitat for marine species.

Saint Lucia's pioneering marine management area spanning 11 kilometers of coastline from Anse Jambon to Anse L'Ivrogne. The first in Saint Lucia to adopt a zonation system with approximately 60 yacht moorings, multiple marine reserves, fishing priority areas, and recreational zones managed by the SMMA.

National Parks in Saint Lucia

Frequently Asked Questions

Top 10 Parks in Saint Lucia

Pitons Management Area

Anse des Pitons

Qualibou

Soufriere

Anse Chastanet

Edmund

Central

Pointe Sable

Pointe Sable

Quilesse

Top Parks by Category

Top 10 Parks for Uniqueness in Saint Lucia

Maria Islands

Pitons Management Area

Qualibou

Anse des Pitons

Pointe Sable

Pointe Sable

Soufriere

Anse Chastanet

Mandele

Millet Bird Sanctuary

All Parks (45)

Pitons Management Area

Anse des Pitons

Qualibou

Soufriere

Anse Chastanet

Edmund

Central

Pointe Sable

Pointe Sable

All Parks A–Z

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

L

M

P

Q

R

S

U