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San Juan Island National Historical Park
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San Juan Island National Historical Park

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Park Closure Fire Ban in Effect

Effective Thursday, August 6 building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, or campfire, charcoal grill, tiki torches, incense burners, candles, propane campfire, wood burning stoves, and devices using pressurized liquid or gas is prohibited. This includes the designated fire

Caution Wildlife Viewing Guidelines

San Juan Island National Historical Park provides habitat for many species of animals. When you visit the park, you are visiting their home. Do not approach any wildlife within 75 ft/23 m (two school bus lengths). Details open_in_new

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Explore history and nature in one spot

Things to do

Tide Pooling at San Juan Island
Summer

Tide pooling is a fun way to get to know the sea life surrounding San Juan Island
Hike The Mount Finlayson Loop Trail
1-2 Hours

This popular trail is a 2.9 mile loop. It visits numerous ecosystems and provides excellent views of the Casca...
Hike to Young Hill

The hike to the top of Young Hill provides a panoramic view of San Juan Island’s bays, English Camp, and Vanco...
Hike the Mitchell Hill Moderate Loop

The Mitchell Hill Moderate Loop incorporates some of the best trail segments along a slightly more challenging...
Hike the Mitchell Hill Easy Loop

The Mitchell Hill Easy Loop follows the Inner Loop Road trail - a picturesque journey through the lush landsca...
Hike the Bell Point Loop

The Bell Point trail traverses a mature madrona forest and hugs the shores of Garrison Bay and Westcott Bay.
Hike to Grandma's Cove

The hike to Grandma's Cove is one mile round trip and visits a sheltered ocean cove great for swimming and loo...
Hike to Fourth of July Beach

This beach access is a great way to explore the shoreline and the lagoons. Walking south will take you to Old...
Hike the South Beach Trail

Visit South Beach via this short 1 mile hike! The trail travels through the American Camp prairie; keep an eye...
Hike the Jakle's Lagoon Nature Trail

This 1 mile trail is an excellent place to take young people to learn more about our environment. Informationa...
Hike the Old Military Road Trail

The Old Military Road Trail (also known and more often signed as “The American Camp Trail”) is a 1 mile trail...
American Camp History Walk

Embark on a captivating 1 mile guided walk through San Juan Island National Historical Park, where you can rel...
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Since: 1966
Open: Daily open 24 hours

Good to know

Accessibility: some areas wheelchair accessible
Address: 4668 Cattle Point Rd., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Opening hours: Daily open 24 hours
Phone: 3603782240
Price: Free
Website: www.nps.gov

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