How Crowded Is Buck Island Reef in March?
March is a busy month at Buck Island Reef National Monument, running about 1.5× the park's average month — roughly 13% of the year's visitors come in March. It is in fact the busiest month of the year here, so expect full parking lots, busy trails and booked-out campgrounds. If crowds bother you, September (the quietest month) or the recommended September are easier. You'll get about 11.9 hours of daylight to explore.
Frequently Asked Questions
March is busy at Buck Island Reef National Monument (about 1.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor". The single best month overall is September.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is September. March sits at about 1.5× the park's average, or 13% of annual visitation.
Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-06-20.