| San Juan Island Beaches / Parks |
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Park recreational programs & activity schedule info is available
at: San
Juan Island Parks and Recreation
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| 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.
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Eagle Cove Park
Eagle Cove Road, 6 miles southeast of Friday Harbor |
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A nice sandy beach
great for picnicking and beachcombing. |
English
Camp
San Juan Island
National Historical Park
Visitor Center:
June 9 - September 2
Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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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.
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| Fourth of July
Beach |
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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 |
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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
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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.
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| Cattle Point
Lighthouse |
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Part of American
Camp - a great spot for a picnic. Visit the Coast Guard Radio Station. |
| Eagle Cove |
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A popular sandy
beach on the south side of the island. |
| Egg Lake |
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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 |
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Sandy beach popular
for volleyball, picnics, wading and skimboarding. |
| Lime Kiln State
Park |
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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.
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Reuben Tarte
picnic area
Limestone Point Road |
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This secluded park
looks out at Saturna, Flattop, Waldron, Sucia, and Orcas Islands.
Roadside parking - walk down steep trail. |
San Juan Island
Trails Committee
www.sanjuanislandtrails.org |
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Maps and information
on hiking and biking trails in the San Juans. |
San Juan County
Park
380 Westside Road |
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Camping, picnicking,
boating, scuba diving. 18 campsites. |
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Sportsman's Lake
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Located approximately 3 miles northwest of Friday Harbor this
66 acre lake has a public access boat launch.
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| Turn Point Park |
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Launch kayaks/canoes only - carry from the parking area.
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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. |
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