San Juan Island National Historical Park — Cattle Point Rd.
Friday Harbor, WA Location
Category: National Parks
National Parks
Other Nearby Locations:
- Olympic National Park: Port Angeles — 31.2 miles
- North Cascades National Park: Sedro-Woolley — 35.7 miles
- Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park: Seattle — 68.0 miles
Other Nearby:
- Dollar Tree: Oak Harbor — 21.1 miles
- Sears Hometown Store: Oak Harbor — 21.2 miles
- Costco: Sequim — 27.1 miles
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4668 Cattle Point Rd.
Friday Harbor, WA 98250Driving Directions
Phone: (360)378-2240(360)378-2240 Maps & Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- Olympic National Park: Port Angeles — 31.2 miles
- North Cascades National Park: Sedro-Woolley — 35.7 miles
- Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park: Seattle — 68.0 miles
Other Nearby:
- Dollar Tree: Oak Harbor — 21.1 miles
- Sears Hometown Store: Oak Harbor — 21.2 miles
- Costco: Sequim — 27.1 miles
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National Historical Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
San Juan Island National Historical Park
Park grounds are open dawn to 11 p.m. daily year-round. Services and facilities are only available during specific hours tied to visitor center operating hours.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Sunrise -11:00 PM
- Monday: Sunrise -11:00 PM
- Tuesday: Sunrise -11:00 PM
- Wednesday: Sunrise -11:00 PM
- Thursday: Sunrise -11:00 PM
- Friday: Sunrise -11:00 PM
- Saturday: Sunrise -11:00 PM
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 - Entrance
There is no fee to access San Juan Island National Historical Park.
About
Peace Over War
San Juan Island is well known for splendid vistas, saltwater shore, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it was also here in 1859 that the United States and Great Britain nearly went to war over possession of the island, the crisis ignited by the death of a pig.
Directions
San Juan Island is served by Washington State Ferries, several private cruise and shuttle craft and two air carriers (one of which has both land and seaplane service). The Washington State Ferries terminal is 85 miles north of Seattle and 90 miles south of Vancouver, BC in Anacortes, WA.
Visitor Centers
American Camp Visitor Center
The American Camp visitor center, located on Cattle Point Road on the island's southern peninsula, serves year-round as the primary contact station for the park. English Camp Visitor Center
The heart of English Camp is situated on the shoreline located below the main parking area, accessible from West Valley Road.
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. On very sunny days, be prepared with water-heat exhaustion is a common complaint among park visitors who are unprepared. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 65 F. Rain is common. Winter: Temperatures range from 35 F to 50 F. Be prepared with cold and wet weather gear and numerous layers if you intend to be outside. Rain and wind are common.
Permits and Reservations Information