Pola Island rises over 400 feet straight out of the ocean off Tutuila. A short walk from Vatia village, Pola is an ideal nesting site for many species of seabirds.
Photo: NPS Photo / Michael Larson
About
The National Park of American Samoa invites you to discover the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of the South Pacific. Experience a world unlike any other, where natural beauty and cultural heritage are protected for future generations. Join us in exploring these islands of sacred earth!
Location
National Park of American Samoa
MHJ Building, 2nd Floor
Pago Pago, AS 96799
Hours
wednesday8:00AM - 3:00PM
monday8:00AM - 3:00PM
thursday8:00AM - 3:00PM
sundayClosed
tuesday8:00AM - 3:00PM
friday8:00AM - 3:00PM
saturdayClosed
Activities
Arts and CultureLive MusicHands-OnVolunteer VacationHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingOff-Trail Permitted HikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationSCUBA DivingSnorkelingSwimmingSaltwater SwimmingWildlife WatchingBirdwatching
Directions
The visitor center is located in the village of Pago Pago, across from the Pago Way Service Station. The national park is located in the villages of Vatia, Pago Pago, Fagasa, Afono (on Tutuila Island), Fitiuta, Faleasao (on Ta'u Island), and Ofu Island
Get directions →Weather
American Samoa is in the South Pacific Ocean, between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn. A tropical climate prevails with warm or hot temperatures year-round and high humidity. Rain showers are frequent and can last only for a few minutes or all-day. The average annual rainfall is 125-inches in the dryer areas to as much as 300-inches in the highest mountains. Tropical storms are more prevalent during the long, wet summer season (October -May) and a slightly cooler and drier season (June-September)