| Name |
Phone |
Details |
American Camp -
San Juan Island National Historical Park
Visitor Center/Ranger Station: Open All Year
September 2 - June 6
Thursday-Sunday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 9 - September 1
Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Visitor Center: (360) 378-2902 |
Located six miles southeast of downtown
Friday
Harbor
, American Camp has over 1,200 acres of grassland and beach with 9 miles of trails and spectacular marine vistas.
South
Beach
, 4th of
July
Beach
,
Cattle
Park
and Jakle's Lagoon are all a part of American Camp. A one mile, self-guided history foot trail begins in the American Camp parking lot. Ranger guided walks are also available. Facilities include picnic tables, fire pits, and restrooms. |
Eagle Cove Park
Eagle Cove Road
, 6 miles southeast of
Friday
Harbor
A nice sandy beach great for picnicking and beachcombing. |
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English Camp
San Juan Island National Historical Park
Visitor
Center
:
June 9 - September 2
Daily,
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
|
English Camp is about nine miles northwest of downtown
Friday
Harbor
. It contains 530 acres with 2 miles of shoreline and approximately 4 miles of trails. A self-guided history walk includes trails to the open Parade Ground, formal English garden, cemetery and up through the woods leading to breathtaking views of Canada at the top of
Mt.
Young
. Picnic tables, restrooms, and a dinghy dock. |
| Fourth of July Beach |
|
Part of American Camp - A perfect spot for a picnic or kite flying. Many people enjoy wading in
Griffin
Bay
on a summer day. Mt. Finlayson Nature Trail Part of American Camp. Beautiful views of
Mt.
Rainier
on a clear day. The trail is up 290'
Mt.
Finlayson
. |
San Juan County Park
www.co.san-juan.wa.us/parks |
(360) 378-1842 |
San Juan
County
Park
is a beautiful 12 acre park located at
Smallpox
Bay
(between
Friday
Harbor
and
Roche
Harbor
). Beautiful views to the Straits of Juan de Fuca,
Olympic Mountains
and
British Columbia
. Park amenities include water, flush toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, 20 campsites, boat launch & mooring buoys. |
| Cattle Point Lighthouse |
|
Part of American Camp - a great spot for a picnic. Visit the Coast Guard Radio Station. |
| Eagle Cove |
|
A popular sandy beach on the south side of the island. |
| Egg Lake |
|
Fish for rainbow trout in April and May, and largemouth bass throughout the summer. This small year-round lake is located on the northeast end of
San Juan
Island. There is a public access dock and launch ramp on
Egg Lake Road. |
Jackson Beach
|
|
Off Pear Point Road - Sandy beach popular for volleyball, picnics, wading and skimboarding. |
| Lime Kiln State Park |
|
Also known as "
Whale
Watch
Park
",
Lime
Kiln
State Park
is located 9 miles west of
Friday
Harbor
. Orca whales, porpoises, seals, dolphins, and eagles frequent these shorelines during the spring and summer months. High rocky banks - no beach. Facilities include toilets, picnic sites, a lighthouse, and a viewing platform. |
Reuben Tarte picnic area
|
|
Limestone Point Road
This secluded park looks out at Saturna, Flattop, Waldron, Sucia, and
Orcas
Islands
. Roadside parking - walk down steep trail. |
San Juan County Park
|
|
380 Westside Road
Camping, picnicking, boating, scuba diving. 18 campsites. |
| Sportsman's Lake |
|
Located approximately 3 miles northwest of
Friday
Harbor
this 66 acre lake has a public access boat launch. |
| Turn Point Park |
|
Launch kayaks/canoes only - carry from the parking area. |
Westcott Bay Reserve Sculpture Park
www.wbay.org |
(360)370-5050 |
A nineteen-acre nature reserve displaying over 80 sculptures. Excellent bird-watching and nature trails.A nineteen-acre nature reserve displaying over 80 sculptures. Excellent bird-watching and nature trails. |
