Outdoors South End, San Juan Island
American Camp
An outdoor spot in South End, San Juan Island, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Open prairie and beaches from the 1859 Pig War, part of the national historical park.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in San Juan Island, alongside 4 sights, 2 activities and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is San Juan Island Brewing Company, 4.7 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Culture
- Neighborhood
- South End
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in San Juan Island, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1San Juan Island Brewing Company
Brewpub two blocks from the ferry with pizzas and a patio.
Drinks · 4.7 mi straight-line - 2Whale watching from Friday Harbor
Boat tours to find orcas, humpbacks and minke whales in Haro Strait.
Activity · 4.9 mi straight-line - 3The Whale Museum
Small Friday Harbor museum on the Southern Resident orcas and local research.
Sight · 4.9 mi straight-line - 4Lime Kiln Point State Park
Lighthouse shoreline known as one of the best places to see orcas from land.
Outdoors · 6.8 mi straight-line - 5Duck Soup
Long-running island restaurant using local produce and seafood.
Food · 8.4 mi straight-line - 6The Farm at Krystal Acres
Working alpaca farm in the island's west valley, with pastures to walk and a barn shop of alpaca-wool goods.
Activity · 9.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
American Camp is a stop on our Puget Sound Islands route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in San Juan Island
American Camp is our only outdoors pick in San Juan Island; here is what else we recommend there. See the full San Juan Island guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in San Juan Island run from 44°F in December to 70°F in August; November is usually the wettest month. For American Camp itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for San Juan Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full San Juan Island weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for American Camp, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 4668 Cattle Point Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
- Coordinates
- 48.46481, -123.02429
- Destination
- San Juan Island, Washington
- Website
- nps.gov
American Camp: quick answers
How much time do you need at American Camp?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at American Camp. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit American Camp?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Walk to South Beach; watch for foxes.
Is American Camp free?
Yes, we list American Camp as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is American Camp?
American Camp is at 4668 Cattle Point Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA, in South End. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include American Camp?
American Camp appears on Puget Sound Islands, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add American Camp to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to San Juan Island.
Plan San Juan Island
- San Juan Island travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit San Juan Island weather by month
- Bainbridge Island to San Juan Island 67 mi straight-line
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.