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Nature Centers & GardensSan Juan Island / American Camp, WAUnited StatesOfficial pages checked
American Camp Visitor Center
San Juan Island history and ecology trip with a free NPS visitor center, outdoor exhibits, historic walking, wildlife observation, and cross-curricular civic geography.
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Best forStrong for grades 3-12 studying the Pig War, peaceful conflict resolution, Coast Salish heritage, Pacific Northwest ecology, island geography, and.
BookingCall 360-378-2240 ext. 2226 for current visitor center questions; call ext. 2228 in advance if you need an adapted program or accessibility support.
CostNPS says there is no fee to enter San Juan Island National Historical Park and all park programming is free of charge.
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Price estimatePublished rate available: Free.Open prices
Booking windowCall 360-378-2240 ext. 2226 for current visitor center questions; call ext. 2228 in advance if you need an adapted program or accessibility support.Open field tripsOfficial site
Group rulesNo school-group minimum is published, but NPS says organized activities or events involving more than 12 people may require a special use permit.Open groups
Lunch / arrivalPlan food through picnic, bus, or Friday Harbor logistics; both park units are day-use only, and outdoor plans should account for wind, rain, sun.Open lunch
Parking / busUse 4668 Cattle Point Road in Friday Harbor; NPS directions place the visitor center about six miles southeast of Friday Harbor along Cattle Point.Open arrival
AccessibilityThe American Camp Visitor Center has reserved accessible parking, an automatic door, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, exhibit area, bookstore.Open access
Weather fitMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
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The visitor center is open 9:30AM-3:30PM and closed Wednesdays; outdoor grounds are open 24/7, but ferry timing, weather, wildlife distance rules.