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NEW Campsite Reservation system now open!

Alert! San Juan County Park Users ~

Posted: March 17, 2010
Our *NEW* Camper Activity Management Program (C.A.M.P.) online reservation system opened successfully on MARCH 16, 2010. Reservations can now be made up to 90 days in advance of arrival and must be for consecutive nights. To access online campsite reservations for all San Juan County Parks, click on the link on <--- the left side of this page in the blue navigation pane ("Web Campsite Reservations"). Please contact us if you have any questions: parks@sanjuanco.com.

Between May 1, 2010 and September 30, 2010, a permit is required for all vessels launching from San Juan County Park. Permits are available from the San Juan Park office (at Smallpox Bay) 8:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. daily beginning May 1st, 2010.

Vessel operators will be required to attend a whale watch 'best practices' education program prior to receiving a permit. If you are paddling with one of our permitted kayak outfitters, a Parks permit is not required; the kayak guide will provide your training.

If you are planning to camp in one of our parks, please visit our camping page for more information.

Welcome to the San Juan Islands!
Map of the San Juan Islands We are located in a beautiful maritime archipelago of 743 islands (428 at high tide!) in the northwest corner of Washington State (USA). Of these, 60 islands are inhabited and four (Lopez, Shaw, Orcas, and San Juan) are served by Washington State Ferries, sailing from Anacortes, Washington. All of the ferry-served islands have shoreline County parks and/or campgrounds maintained by the San Juan County Parks and Recreation Department.

Come enjoy our islands and visit any of our seventeen parks located on San Juan, Lopez, Orcas and Shaw Island. Camp in one of our 3 overnight park accommodations on San Juan, Lopez or Shaw Island.

ferry travel

Save time, gas, & money - leave your car at the Anacortes ferry terminal and cycle or walk on the ferry. Taxi & transit companies can deliver you to your desired location (except on Shaw Island). Inquire with the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau at 888-468-3701 or visit www.visitsanjuans.com. The Visitors Bureau also has these great tips to ease summer ferry travel. Find ferry information here.

For information about bicycling in the San Juan Islands, click here.

If you are interested in using any San Juan County park for a part of a commercial enterprise, as a base for a group activity, or for a special event such as a wedding, birthday party or reception, please contact the Park Administration office at 360-378-8420. You can read further by going to Camping and scrolling down to the appropriate section.

The islands are quieter during the off-season (October thru April) and the weather can be delightful. Community events and activities are scheduled year 'round. Come enjoy the San Juans like the locals do! Enjoy more relaxed camping and reduced fees during winter, too.

For more information, explore our web site!