American Camp - San Juan Island
In July 1859, Capt. George E. Pickett landed on San Juan Island with his 60 soldiers intent on protecting the rights of American citizens from British authorities. They occupied this part of San Juan Island from 1859 to 1874. Today the National Park service preserves and protects a rich environment of prairie, forest, shoreline and sea. American Camp has the largest tract of public land on San Juan Island with more than six miles of public shoreline. American Camp is the most popular destination for hikers since there is a network of trails that explore the woodlands, prairies and uplands. The park has a nice visitors center with artifacts from native people to the present day. Other sights include some original buildings from officers row and scattered interpretive signs explaining the historic interests in the area.
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American Camp visitors center
American Camp
Short trail to American Camp
Grandmas Cove
Grandmas Cove
Looking east to Mount Finlayson
South Beach Trail
East of Grandmas Cove
Strait of Juan De Fuca
Hiking trails
Old Town Lagoon Trail
Cattle Point Road
Jakles Lagoon Trailhead
Beach between Jakles Lagoon and Old Town Lagoon
At Old Town Lagoon Beach looking toward Fourth of July Beach