Can you reserve a site at American Camp Visitor Center?

No. American Camp Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

American Camp Visitor Center

Facility · Washington ·

Managed by the National Park Service

San Juan Islands National Monument (BLM_MON) · Open Access

159 ft
Elevation

The American Camp visitor center is located on Cattle Point Road on the island's southern peninsula. This visitor center opened to the public in June of 2022 and features incredible new exhibits detailing the Coast Salish presence, military history of San Juan Island, and our island's ecology.

Getting there

From Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal: Follow Spring Street up the hill, turn left onto Mullis St. Mullis becomes Cattle Point Rd, follow Cattle Point to American Camp.

48.46480, -123.02435 · 48°27'53.3"N 123°1'27.7"W

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Precip in	2.9	1.9	1.6	1.6	1.3	1.1	0.7	0.8	1.2	2.3	3.1	2.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about American Camp Visitor Center

Can you reserve a site at American Camp Visitor Center?: No. American Camp Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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