That is a question I have not seen posted on this board before. To be able to answer that, what do you mean by camping? Reason I ask is that people have different views of camping. Will you be bringing your own tent? Barebones? Etc. Let us know what your plans are or what you are looking at so we may answer your query.

There are no official camp grounds on Water Island. Like Patrick asked what do you have in mind??

--Islander

Patrick and Islander,
My idea of camping is just a tent and a sleeping bag. Am willing to put it anywhere, am willing to bring my own food, and don't need any facilities. Just looking for a legal place to set up for the night.
Thanks,
Valerie

Hello Valerie,

Another person had asked about the legalities of camping on beaches - here is what I had found out from Housing, Parks and Recreation.

For St. Thomas/Water Island, you can not camp on Magens Bay, St. Thomas without securing a permit/permission from the Parks and Recreation Department. All other beaches were camp at your own risk. You can call them at (340)774-0255.

St. John - no camping in the National Park which includes several beaches unless at designated campgrounds.

St. Croix: You can not camp on beaches that are known Sea Turtle Egg Laying Beaches - like Sandy Point for example. You can call them at (340)773-9696 if you want to ask more questions.

No one would tell me camp at this beach; they did say which ones you could not and said at your own risk for others.

Have fun.

--Islander

Thanks very much. I'm looking forward to spending a little quiet time on the beach.

You go girl! Water island should be quiet.