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a sun setting behind historic parade grounds

The sun sets on the American Camp parade grounds

Visitors come from all over the world to explore English Camp

Reenactors fire a cannon at Encampment

The formal garden in bloom

Grandma's Cove is a popular spot for park visitors

Physical Address:

4668 Cattle Point Rd.

Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 429

Friday Harbor, WA 98250

contact-details

Phone Number: 3603782240 Voice
Phone Number: 3603782615 Fax

Email Address: allison_herkey@nps.gov
Description: Going to Allison Herkey

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it was also here in 1859 that the United States and Great Britain nearly went to war over possession of the island, the crisis ignited by the death of a pig.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

San Juan Island National Historical Park

Park grounds are open 24 hours per-day, year-round. Services and facilities are only available during specific hours tied to visitor center operating hours. The American Camp and English Camp Visitor Centers are open 10am-3 PM Thursday thru Monday.

Weather Information:

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.