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The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it was also here in 1859 that the United States and Great Britain nearly went to war over possession of the island, the crisis ignited by the death of a pig.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/sajh/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=48.5979&b_tl_lng=-123.1574&b_br_lat=48.4535&b_br_lng=-122.9741","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=San%20Juan%20Island%20National%20Historical%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/sajh/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C81CFC5-1DD8-B71B-0B16B28795ED1CA0.jpg","title":"Sunset at American Camp","alt":"a sun setting behind historic parade grounds","caption":"The sun sets on the American Camp parade grounds","credit":"NPS Photo/Gary Tarleton","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C81D12D-1DD8-B71B-0B79CFAC380A3D5C.jpg","title":"English Camp Barracks","alt":"people visiting a historic building","caption":"Visitors come from all over the world to explore English Camp","credit":"NPS Photo/Gary Tarleton","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C81D396-1DD8-B71B-0B7FF74CD67473C3.jpg","title":"Encampment","alt":"a historic cannon being fired","caption":"Reenactors fire a cannon at Encampment","credit":"NPS Photo/Gary Tarleton","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C81D512-1DD8-B71B-0BB9DE02CB2C84A4.jpg","title":"English Camp Formal Garden","alt":"flowers in bloom","caption":"The formal garden in bloom","credit":"NPS Photo/Gary Tarleton","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C81D6F9-1DD8-B71B-0B458C357549D644.jpg","title":"Grandma's Cove","alt":"a sandy beach and blue sky","caption":"Grandma's Cove is a popular spot for park visitors","credit":"NPS Photo/Gary Tarleton","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Cultural Demonstrations","Biking","Food","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Hiking","Hunting and Gathering","Gathering and Foraging","Living History","Reenactments","Historic Weapons Demonstration","First Person Interpretation","Paddling","Kayaking","Junior Ranger Program","Swimming","Saltwater Swimming","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["Architecture and Building","Arts","Photography","Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite","Farming and Agriculture","Forts","Military","Monuments and Memorials","Native American Heritage","Wars and Conflicts","Colonial/European Contact Conflicts","Women's History","Animals","Birds","Fire","Forests and Woodlands","Coniferous Forests","Deciduous Forests","Geology","Grasslands","Prairies","Meadows","Night Sky","Oceans","Whales","Scenic Views","Trails","Unique Species","Endangered"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"San Juan Island National Historical Park","description":"Park grounds are open 24 hours per-day, year-round.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"San Juan Island is served by Washington State Ferries, several private cruise and shuttle craft and two air carriers (one of which has both land and seaplane service). The Washington State Ferries terminal is 85 miles north of Seattle and 90 miles south of Vancouver, BC in Anacortes, WA.","weatherInfo":"Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 60 F. Wildflowers are at their peak around May. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 45 F to 70 F. On very sunny days, be prepared with water-heat exhaustion is a common complaint among park visitors who are unprepared. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 65 F. Rain is common. Winter: Temperatures range from 35 F to 50 F. Be prepared with cold and wet weather gear and numerous layers if you intend to be outside. Rain and wind are common.","contacts":{"phone":"3603782240","email":"allison_herkey@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"American Camp Visitor Center","description":"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.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/sajh/planyourvisit/hours.htm","lat":48.46480369846706,"lon":-123.02435379741706}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"san-juan-islands-national-monument","km":14},{"slug":"san-juan-islands-national-wildlife-refuge","km":31},{"slug":"dungeness-national-wildlife-refuge","km":39},{"slug":"ebeys-landing-national-historical-reserve","km":43},{"slug":"protection-island-national-wildlife-refuge","km":44},{"slug":"olympic-national-park","km":91}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=sajh"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.622Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Wildlife Viewing Guidelines","text":"San Juan Island National Historical Park provides habitat for many species of animals. When you visit the park, you are visiting their home. Do not approach any wildlife within 75 ft/23 m (two school bus lengths).","url":"https://www.nps.gov/sajh/planyourvisit/ethical-wildlife-viewing.htm","updated":"2023-07-11 12:57:07.0","id":"nps-381693C2-C744-4193-98A2-C018571033C7"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/san-juan-island-national-historical-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/san-juan-island-national-historical-park.geojson"}