San Juan Island National Historical Park is composed of 2,141 acres of woodland, prairie and saltwater shoreline in two units on San Juan Island, one of the 172 named islands and reefs in San Juan County, Washington State. Both park units, American Camp and English Camp, are day-use only.
English Camp:
3905 West Valley Rd. Friday Harbor, WA 98250 American Camp: 4668 Cattle Point Rd. Friday Harbor, WA 98250 San Juan Island is served by Washington State Ferries, several private cruise and shuttle craft and two air carriers (one of which has both land and seaplane service). The Washington State Ferries terminal is 85 miles north of Seattle and 90 miles south of Vancouver, BC in Anacortes, WA. Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 60 F. Wildflowers are at their peak around May. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 45 F to 70 F. On very sunny days, be prepared with water-heat exhaustion is a common complaint among park visitors who are unprepared. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 65 F. Rain is common. Winter: Temperatures range from 35 F to 50 F. Be prepared with cold and wet weather gear and numerous layers if you intend to be outside. Rain and wind are common. Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. American Camp Visitor CenterThe American Camp visitor center is located on Cattle Point Road on the island's southern peninsula. This visitor center opened to the public in June of 2022 and features incredible new exhibits detailing the Coast Salish presence, military history of San Juan Island, and our island's ecology. English Camp Visitor CenterThe heart of English Camp is situated on the shoreline located below the main parking area, accessible from West Valley Road. Public WiFi is available.
The park does provide public Wi-fi access at our American Camp visitor center only. Cellular service is spotty. Loading weather forecast... ![]() Current Weather ForecastHazardous Weather Conditions
Lat: 48.46480369846706 Long: -123.02435379741706
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Last updated: December 30, 2024