American Camp & South Beach
American Camp, San Juan Island National Historical Park
The remains of a U.S. Army camp on the open grasslands at the island's south end, beside South Beach, San Juan Island's longest public beach.
American Camp lies in the south of San Juan Island, where open grasslands and coastal bluffs contrast sharply with the forests of the north. Visitors can see barracks, the ruins of officers' quarters, and remnants of earthworks, and the visitor center tells the story of the Pig War. A grassland trail leads to Griffin Bay and South Beach, the island's longest public beach. Orcas occasionally pass offshore, and it is also a good place to spot foxes and bald eagles. Free admission.
Opening hours
Park from sunrise to 23:00
Nearby sights
- Cattle Point Lighthouse
- Friday Harbor
- The Whale Museum
- Shark Reef Sanctuary
- Pelindaba Lavender Farms
- Lopez Island
- Lime Kiln Point State Park
- English Camp