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San Juan Island National Historical Park

Federal / National Park ServiceNational Park Service

English Camp and American Camp — sites of the 1859 Pig War boundary dispute. Beaches, prairies, lighthouse, and eagle habitat. No moorage but accessible by dinghy from Friday Harbor.

Water Access

No dock or buoys. Beach landing at South Beach (American Camp) and Garrison Bay (English Camp).

Dinghy/kayak landing
Kayak launch

Facilities

Restrooms: Vault toilets at both camps
Picnic tables

Trails & Hiking

American Camp: South Beach trail (1mi), Cattle Point trail (1.5mi). English Camp: Bell Point trail (1mi), Young Hill summit (0.75mi).

Permits & Costs

America the Beautiful Pass accepted

Season

Open: Year-round

Nearest Moorage

Interactive map