Can one Camp in tent on Islands

Well the locals spend weeks camped out on the beaches here during Easter.
And the Beaches here all "public", even though some are more difficult to access than others.
Good Luck to you.

You can camp out at Cinnamon Bay Camp Grounds in St. John. YOU PAY FOR THE PLEASURE BUT IT'S A lOVELY BEACH!
Don't know if there is public campground in STX. Hull Bay Hideaway used to have small cabins or campsites but I do not know if they do that any longer. I think they are Facebook. I do not advise just coming in with a tent and looking for someplace to camp on your own.
Your best bet would be to find a nice vacation rental, rent a car as difficult to get around without one. Rates go down in summer and some owners, like myself, often offer a reduced monthly rate since it is slow/off season.

If you sleep on the beach, be sure to bring bug repellant.

Our neighbors operate Virgin Kayak and have built a great campsite in Cane Bay. St Croix
http://www.virginkayaktours.com/Eco-Camping_Adventures__St_.php

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g147403-d2078279-Reviews-Cane_Bay_Campground_Virgin_Islands-Frederiksted_St_Croix_U_S_Virgin_Islands.html

Look into the National Parks on STJ, they have camping locations where showers & toilets are available, and the prices are cheap. Cinnamon Bay comes to mind.

STX has no public beach showers, not that I know of. Why is that? STJ does...

Camping anywhere "out of the way" would, IMO be very dangerous. Suggust you check out Mount Victory Campground on STX.

camping at cinnamon is fun. It's legit campgrond. I would not recommend sleth camping without the expres premissin of the land owner. Folks get awful funny about these things here. You mayfind yourself in world of hurt.

Cramer Park on STX. Beach, restrooms and wood stoves. Great location just across from the VLBA.
http://www.vinow.com/community/component/content/article/20/70-cramers-park.html

To respond to your basic question the answer is no. "Stealth" camping is not an option. There are some paid camping options on all four islands. It's illegal in most cases and very unsafe otherwise. That reminds me - did that poster of a year or so ago who had this plan of stealth camping ever come here after all? You might want to use the search engine to find his threads and then PM him to see wha' happen!

Camping is only legal in limited places usually for a limited amount of time. VIERS has limited work/stay options. You can Google for more info.

St. Johns has camping for $37 dollars a night and I assume that includes restroom and showers. I almost want to take the family for a couple weeks there.

I like those words "stealth camping". Something I did when I was younger when I walked across a few states. My advice is never stay in the same spot more than once or twice. St. croix has a sub-tropical rain forest on the west side so most likely good places to camp. Of course be respectful of the land and leave nothing behind. I also agree that it is dangerous, but all adventures should be.

you just missed the biggest camping fete of the year on STX. Over the Easter holidays, locals camp out on the beaches for about 2 weeks. You could pitch a tent and not get looked at funny if you fit the timing of a visit in with the annual event.

when did you plan to come down?

Not much camping really, St John has a national park but is becoming more of a police state (rangers armed, did not used to be::sensors installed in places). Cinnamon Bay is nice, but not free. St thomas has nothing. I wish I could get out and camp more. Put the dream back in your pipe! I do not know about St Croix, but St John will be controlled by Globalist interests (rich bankers), and St Thomas will become a dangerous ghetto as the global economy shrinks.

Not much camping really, St John has a national park but is becoming more of a police state (rangers armed, did not used to be::sensors installed in places). Cinnamon Bay is nice, but not free. St thomas has nothing. I wish I could get out and camp more. Put the dream back in your pipe! I do not know about St Croix, but St John will be controlled by Globalist interests (rich bankers), and St Thomas will become a dangerous ghetto as the global economy shrinks.

Huh?

You are still going to need transportation while on island, especially if your camping in a fairly remote area. I think if you are going to pay close to $50.00 a day to camp, you could splurge a bit more and find a weekly or month to month rental for close to that much. If you can't afford that then I would suggest staying where you are at until financially able to visit and stay in a hotel or vacation rental.

Good Afternoon,
Another great option on STX is Ridge to Reef Farm.
They have camp sites available - very reasonable and many people work out a "work to stay" type of thing.
There is always a lot going on there.
Good Luck
and be safe!

Topic Merged: The OP started the same thread on two forums. The two threads were merged into one. Because of this, the replies are somewhat out of order as far as date/time.

Maho Bay in St. John also has stuff where you work for rent sort of thing....

Maho Bay in St. John also has stuff where you work for rent sort of thing....

Not any more. Maho is finally closing for business on May 15, 2013.

Maho's sister property Concordia offers a work-stay exchange program too: http://www.concordiaeco-resort.com/work-exchange-program/.

Not much camping really, St John has a national park but is becoming more of a police state (rangers armed, did not used to be::sensors installed in places). Cinnamon Bay is nice, but not free. St thomas has nothing. I wish I could get out and camp more. Put the dream back in your pipe! I do not know about St Croix, but St John will be controlled by Globalist interests (rich bankers), and St Thomas will become a dangerous ghetto as the global economy shrinks.

At first blush congasa's comments may seem wack-a-doodle and and extremist. But' upon further reivew, his her opinion has alot of merit. St john is becoming an eletist playground for the very rich. STT is overdeveloped with an alarming lack of infrasturcture and planning. Each year fewer places (on either island) allow locals and vistors to enjoy the natural splendor of the islands. Shorelines are becoming overcrowed, dirty privatitized developed. The national park is becoming a joke and a pupet for the very rich on st john.

Not much camping really, St John has a national park but is becoming more of a police state (rangers armed, did not used to be::sensors installed in places). Cinnamon Bay is nice, but not free. St thomas has nothing. I wish I could get out and camp more. Put the dream back in your pipe! I do not know about St Croix, but St John will be controlled by Globalist interests (rich bankers), and St Thomas will become a dangerous ghetto as the global economy shrinks.

At first blush congasa's comments may seem wack-a-doodle and and extremist. But' upon further reivew, his her opinion has alot of merit. St john is becoming an eletist playground for the very rich. STT is overdeveloped with an alarming lack of infrasturcture and planning. Each year fewer places (on either island) allow locals and vistors to enjoy the natural splendor of the islands. Shorelines are becoming overcrowed, dirty privatitized developed. The national park is becoming a joke and a pupet for the very rich on st john.

I know some places on STX for stealth camping but I'm not telling.

Iris, I agree that someone with knowledge of the island might be able to find spots to camp for a short time without being harassed or otherwise in danger. But I wouldn't advise any newcomer to expect to be able to do this.