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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 »
History & Culture
Griffin Bay and San Juan Village were captured in watercolor in October 1859 by Ensign James Madison Alden of the U.S. Coast Survey. This black and white piece served as a study for a color painting now housed in the National Archives of the United States. This and the finished painting offer the only known views of San Juan Village. HMS Satellite (left) and the U.S. Coast Survey Steamer Active are anchored in the background. Click on the image for a larger view.
National Archives.
The San Juan Boundary Dispute was the end result of more than three centuries of contention by western European powers over the land and resources of the Pacific Northwest. But even before the first sails appeared on the horizon, the Northern Straits region was home to a thriving culture that had been here for thousands of years. All were attracted by the temperate climate, rich soil, abundant timber and the bounty of the sea. |
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The Pig War Bibliography
Learn more about Sir Francis Drake and other connections to the Pig War. Read More
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Historic Resource Study
Click here to read Erwin Thompson's 1972-vintage historic resource study for San Juan Island NHP. Read More
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Administrative History
A history of the development of the park from its founding in 1966.
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The Formal Garden at English Camp
English Camp's second commander planted the original garden to remind his wife of home. Read More
Did You Know?
The San Juan Islands have the largest concentration of bald eagles in the continental United States. The once active nest in this photo is located at the American Camp visitor center. More...