Bellingham · San Juan Island National Historical Park

Observe Animals on San Juan Island

San Juan Island National Historical Park offers unique opportunities to observe diverse wildlife, from marine mammals to deer and red foxes. When you visit the park, you are visiting their home. Please keep a respectful distance (at least 75 feet, or 23 m) at all times to give wildlife the opportunity to hunt, raise their young, rest, and live free from human harassment. Thank you for being a steward of San Juan Island!

Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Accessibility

Some wildlife can be viewed from roadsides, parking lots, or even from your vehicle. If you choose to hike, no trails at American Camp meet all ADA standards for accessibility to wheelchair users. Trails that are often more accessible to individuals with limited mobility include the trail from the visitor center to The Redoubt and some of the trails that start at the Jakle's Lagoon parking lot. Please contact the American Camp visitor center for more information. There are no accessible trails at English Camp.

wildlife watching

Part of San Juan Island National Historical Park. Conditions change. Check with the managing agency before you travel. Official page.