National Historical Park

San Juan Island National Historical Park

San Juan Island National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Washington. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Washington National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

a sun setting behind historic parade grounds — Sunset at American Camp · Photo: NPS Photo/Gary Tarleton (via nps.gov)

About the park

“San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/sajh

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 0 information.

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).

Posted or updated Jul 11, 2023 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Historic white buildings in a grassy field. Hikers are going along various trails. — Photo: NPS

American Camp History Walk

Embark on a captivating 1 mile guided walk through San Juan Island National Historical Park, where you can relive the intriguing events of the Pig War. Interpretive waysides provide historical insight into the life of soldiers at American Camp.

Pets allowed

Hiking

A man is squatting down to pick up shellfish from a rocky shore — Photo: NPS

Foraging on San Juan Island

There are many foraging opportunities on San Juan Island

Pets allowed

Gathering and Foraging

A hiker and his dogs walk along a forested trail — Photo: NPS

Hike the Bell Point Loop

The Bell Point trail traverses a mature madrona forest and hugs the shores of Garrison Bay and Westcott Bay.

Pets allowed

Hiking

See all 23 things to do in San Juan Island →

Activities the NPS lists for San Juan Island.

Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsBikingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingHunting and GatheringGathering and ForagingLiving HistoryReenactmentsHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationPaddlingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramSwimmingSaltwater SwimmingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

Park grounds are open 24 hours per-day, year-round.

San Juan Island National Historical Park
Day	Hours
Monday	All Day
Tuesday	All Day
Wednesday	All Day
Thursday	All Day
Friday	All Day
Saturday	All Day
Sunday	All Day

Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 60 F. Wildflowers are at their peak around May. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 45 F to 70 F.

Contact and directions

Phone: 3603782240 ext. 2226
Email: [email protected]
Address: 4668 Cattle Point Rd., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Coordinates: 48.5124, -123.0610· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
American Camp Visitor Center	Mon 9:30AM - 3:30PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 9:30AM - 3:30PM · Fri 9:30AM - 3:30PM · Sat 9:30AM - 3:30PM · Sun 9:30AM - 3:30PM	3603782240 ext. 2226	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/sajh/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.