Black River, Jamaica

Black River is a coastal town in southwestern Jamaica. It is the parish capital of St Elizabeth and developed as a port around the mouth of the river of the same name. Today, the town is a centre of environmental tourism and a gateway to the Treasure Beach resort area. Treasure Beach and Crane Beach are to the south-east, with Luana Beach to the west.

Growing prosperity in the sugar and lumber trade led to the construction of several warehouses. Some have been adapted as restaurants or as bases for eco-tours of the river.

On October 28, 2025, widespread devastation was caused by Hurricane Melissa, with several public and historical buildings suffering significant structural damage. It was estimated that nearly 90% of the town's homes lost their roofs, with damage dubbed by media as a "disaster of unprecedented catastrophe".