This page contains information about making phone reservations, group reservations, groups and commercial operators, special events, campsite maps and fees, RV length limitations, pets in the parks, off-season camping, and resident reservations.

San Juan, Odlin, and Shaw Island County Parks are designated campsites along the Cascadia Marine Trail for small, beachable human- or wind-powered boats. For more information on the Trail, visit the Washington Water Trails Association website.

Summer reservations.While reservations are not required for camping at any of the San Juan County Parks, they are recommended during the summer, especially at San Juan County Park on San Juan Island. Any unreserved campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register promptly upon selecting your campsite.

Phone reservations for individual campsites can be made a minimum of 5 days and a maximum of 90 days in advance of stay; unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To determine the date to call for your reservation click here. The phone-in reservation number is 360-378-1842. The phone line is now open, hours are noon to 4:00pm PDT, weekdays. Days and hours of operation are subject to change without notice. Maximum stay limit is 14 days; minimum of 7 days between maximum stays. Groups must call 360-378-8420 to make arrangements and may do so beginning in January. Please see group reservations for more information.

The phone-in camping reservation number is 360-378-1842.

Reservation payments. Full campsite payment plus an $8.00 reservation fee by Visa or MasterCard is required for each campsite reserved. The campsite fee allows for up to 4 people and 1 vehicle per site. Additional charges will be assessed for extra people and extra vehicles and are due at check-in, payable only by cash or check (U.S. Dollars). All parties must check-in upon arrival at park.

Changes. Changes to reservations may be made on an as-available basis. There is an $8.00 change fee for any change made after the initial reservation is booked. Please call 360-378-1842 during regular reservation hours (noon to 4:00pm PDT, Weekdays).

Cancellations.To cancel a reservation or advise us of your late arrival (later than noon the next day), please call (360) 378-8420. $8.00 reservation fee and any change fees are non-refundable. Cancellations made 30+ days in advance of the first reserved day will result in a 10% cancellation fee; 14-29 days is a 25% fee; 3-13 days is 50%, less than 72 hours is non-refundable. No refunds issued at the park.

RESERVATION PAYMENTS AND FEES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE AND ARE, at most, ONLY PARTIALLY REFUNDABLE.
Reservation Policies & Phone Hours Subject to Change without Notice.

Group Reservations. Groups of nine to 30 people will be accommodated in special Group Camp areas on a space available basis (Shaw County Park can only accommodate 15 people). In order to minimize adverse impacts, groups with more than 30 people (15 at Shaw) cannot be accommodated at any of the parks from Memorial Day weekend to mid-October. Groups must call 360-378-8420 to reserve space by mail, beginning on January 3. Arrangements must be finalized at least 2 weeks prior to group stay; allow ample time.

Private groups of 12 or fewer people may reserve up to 2 campsites outside of the designated group site by calling the telephone reservation line, 360-378-1842.

Commercial/Group Operators. All commercial operators are required to obtain a permit from the Park Superintendent to use any San Juan County park for a business-related purpose. Permits are generally valid from the date of issue to the end of the calendar year. Park use without a valid permit is grounds for immediate denial of use privileges. Call the Park Superintendent's office at 360-378-8420 for information. Arrangements must be finalized at least 2 weeks prior to group use; allow ample time.

Special Events. Non-recreation events such as (but not limited to) weddings, birthday parties and receptions must be arranged in advance with the Park Superintendent’s office. Please call 360-378-8420 for information. Arrangements must be finalized at least 2 weeks prior to group use; allow ample time.

CHECK-OUT TIME IS AT NOON.

Campsite fees and maps. Please refer to San Juan, Lopez, or Shaw pages for campsite maps, as well as fees and additional charges. Fees listed are for up to 4 people and 1 vehicle per campsite. Maximum of 8 people per campsite (limit of 12 people in two sites); extra charges apply. NOTE: if the maps don't open for you, you may want to consider downloading the current version of Adobe® Reader®. Click here for more information.

Maximum RV length. San Juan County Park is 25 feet; maximum RV length at Odlin County Park is 22 feet in sites 1-9 and 30' only in sites 6, 8, & 10. Measurement includes slide-outs and hitch/tow bar/fifth wheel, if applicable. RV & trailer space is limited and may require special advance arrangements. If you plan to bring an RV, you must notify us when you make your reservation. RV's and trailers are not advisable at Shaw County Park. No hook-ups are available. RV’s are not allowed in some sites. Oversize RV’s/campers/trailers will be refused a campsite.

Pets. Pets are welcome in our parks, though we do ask that pets be kept on a leash at all times, they be kept quiet and not bothering other park visitors, and the pet owner clean up after their animal.

Off-season camping. During the off-season (October through April), the islands take on a slightly different personality. The pace of life slows just a bit, but the majestic natural beauty remains. And the weather can be dramatic and delightful! Community events and activities are scheduled year 'round. Come enjoy the San Juans like the locals do.

Campsites are on a strictly first-come, first-served basis from November 1 through March 31. Self-registration information is posted at each park. Enjoy more relaxed camping and reduced fees, too.

Resident Reservations. Between January 2 and January 25, 2008, only San Juan County residents (proof of residency will be required) may make camping reservations for themselves by mail only for any time in the calendar year. Call 378-8420 for a campsite request form or more information.

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