• 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 »

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San Juan Island is the second largest island in the archipelago of the same name, which is located in the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island in British Columbia and the U.S. mainland.

The island is served by Washington State Ferries, several private cruise and shuttle craft and three air carriers. Greyhound bus and Amtrak provide service to Mount Vernon, where passengers can take local transit or taxis to Anacortes. One airport shuttle carries passengers from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport directly to the terminal several times a day. Another offers rides to and from the island once a day.

For detailed information about transportation options and directions, please click on the links above.

 
ferry in the islands
One of the best ways to enjoy the scenery in the San Juan Islands is from the deck of the ferry.
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  • The bluffs at American Camp The bluffs at American Camp

    The prairie walks are among the most popular hiking trails in the park Read More

  • Young Hill Young Hill

    The Young Hill trail is one of the most popular in the park, but should not be taken lightly. Read More

Did You Know?

orca

Orca whales are far and away the biggest attraction in the San Juan Islands and most especially on San Juan Island's western shore, from Lime Kiln Point State Park to American Camp. More...