James Island State Park

San Juan Islands


Marine camping and moorage park on James Island.


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Nearby San Juan Islands attractions

1. Washington Park

3.86 MILES

For prime picnic spots and attractive ocean-side hiking and biking trails, make your way over to Washington Park just west of the ferry terminal.

2. Spencer Spit State Park

4.28 MILES

Spencer Spit State Park is one of only four state parks on the San Juan archipelago. Two sand spits have formed a marshy lagoon that is a prime spot for…

3. Port Stanley Schoolhouse

5.47 MILES

The restored 1917 schoolhouse is run by the local historical society and offers a good photo op. To get to the schoolhouse from Lopez Village, take the…

5. Watmough Head

6.28 MILES

This scenic area at the island's southeastern extremity holds three trails, the best being the under-a-quarter-mile stroll to Watmough Bay, a stunning arc…

6. Lopez Island Historical Museum

6.39 MILES

This tiny museum exhibits antiquated farm machinery, early pioneer photos and various rotating exhibitions. What it lacks in scale it makes up for in…

7. Anacortes Museum

7.25 MILES

This museum in the historic Carnegie Library Building has a large collection of photos showcasing the area's past and maritime history.

8. Maritime Heritage Center

7.64 MILES

The maritime museum contains the restored hulk of the WT Preston snagboat, the last sternwheeler that operated on Puget Sound between 1929 and 1981,…