• 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 »

Outdoor Activities

People on beach at American Camp.
San Juan Island National Historical Park's six miles of saltwater shoreline are a beach walker's dream in all seasons.
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  • 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

  • Earn a Junior Ranger badge Earn a Junior Ranger badge

    Click here to get a Junior Ranger workbook Read More

  • Bird Checklist Bird Checklist

    San Juan Island NHP's bird checklist reflects the wide range of species passing through each year. Read More

  • 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

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

The prairie at American Camp is one of the last remaining natural prairies in the Strait of Juan de Fuca/Puget Sound region. The park is currently involved in restoration, which includes controlling non-native species such as the European rabbit.