Photo of conical fabric tents with large trees behind them and soldiers in front of them

American Camp History Walk

San Juan Island National Historical Park

  • 1 - 2 hours
  • 13 tour stops

American military forces first landed on San Juan Island in July of 1859 and remained at American Camp until 1874. During the twelve years that British and American forces both occupied the island, a tense standoff was transformed into international friendship. This self-guided walking tour allows you to learn more about this exciting historical landscape.

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