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Is Beach camping is alive and well in the San Juan island area?
But it is not the same as camping in the dunes along the Oregon or Washington coast.
It's much better. Except if you want to hear the surf lolling you to sleep or be mesmerized by endless rows of breaking waves or have your entire body sandblasted from nonstop winds. Instead, in the islands you will find gentle winds or none at all, still and flat water unless the wind pipes up against the tide. Of course it is always warmer (not) with less clouds and no crowds in the San Juan's.
There are no approved places that you may pull up your boat or park your car, or ride your bicycle to, and then pitch a tent.
That leaves parks and resorts and there are plenty to choose from, including those with waterfront or beach camping sites.
County, City and State Parks:
These are the parks that are accessible by vehicle, bicycle or hiking, reservations are a good idea.
Washington Park in Anacortes
San Juan County Park on San Juan Island
Odlin County Park on Lopez Island
Shaw Island County Park on Shaw Island
Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez Island
Moran State Park on Orcas Island
Deception Pass State Park near Anacortes
Obstruction Pass State Park on Orcas island, (requires short hike)
Moran Park entrance on Orcas Island
Cornet Bay transient dock and launch ramp at Deception Pass park
Washington State Marine Parks:
These parks are only accessible by boat or kayak, most are entire island. All have campgrounds with beachfront sites. None may be reserved or provide garbage service.
James Island
Jones Island
Clark Island
Doe Island (possibly still closed)
Pelican Beach on Cypress Island
Cypress Head on Cypress Island
Eagle Harbor on Cypress Island (anchor buoy field only)
Matia
Patos
Sucia (campground reservations are availalbe)
Stuart Island (Prevost & Reid Harbor)
Saddlebag Island
Sidney Spit Marine Park (Canada)
Jones Island State Park
For detailed descriptions, maps and charts and pictures for all the parks in the San Juan Island area, click here.
