• Mt. Baker from American Camp prairie

    San Juan Island

    National Historical Park Washington

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  • Park on Winter Schedule

    The American Camp Visitor Center is closed Thanksgiving Day, re-opening Friday. Winter hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. The English Camp Visitor Center is closed for the winter. Grounds at both units are open from dawn to 11 p.m. daily. More »

Self-guided Pre-Visit Materials

English Camp blockhouse with wayside in foreground
English Camp's blockhouse is located along the self-guided walk trail on the parade ground. An exhibit wayside (foreground)provides information for those without self-guided walk booklets.
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  • American Camp History Walk American Camp History Walk

    Take a self-guided walk through American Camp's historic landscapes. Read More

  • English Camp History Walk English Camp History Walk

    Take a self-guided walk around English Camp's historic parade ground. Read More

  • Jakle's Lagoon Nature Walk Jakle's Lagoon Nature Walk

    Take a self-guided walk through the unique Jakle's Lagoon Nature Trail. Read More

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

James Alden, commander of the USCS Steamer Active, carried dispatches during the Pig War crisis. During the Battle of Mobile Bay he led the Union fleet into the harbor until stalled by Confederate mines. That's when Admiral David G. Farragut shouted "Damn the torpedoes..."