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Camping Information
Campsite Fees, Maps & Helpful Park Info
Please refer to an island's specific San Juan, Lopez or Shaw page for campsite maps, fees, information on RV Camping and additional charges. There are no County Campgrounds on Orcas Island.
Summer Reservations
Camping reservations are strongly recommended during summer at any of the San Juan County Parks or Fairgrounds RV sites. Any unreserved campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis (you must arrive at the park to see if a site is available); please register promptly upon selecting your campsite. County Fairgrounds R.V. sites are not available during County Fair week mid-August.
Group Camping Reservations
Make group camping reservations beginning on January 6, 2023 by emailing parks@sanjuanco.com.
Online Reservations & San Juan County Resident Reservations
Online reservations for individual campsites will re-open for the 2023 season on Wednesday, March 1 at 9:00AM PST. Look for the orange button that says, "MAKE A CAMPING RESERVATION" in the upper left corner of the Parks webpage. Get more information on our Reservations & Cancellations page.
How can I determine what day I can go online to make my camping reservation?
- Go to timeanddate.com.
- Go to the window for Calculators and Times.
- Choose the option, What Date is it in X Days?
- Put your date of arrival in for the Start Date.
- Choose Subtract and fill in 90 in the Days box.
- Click Calculate New Date.
This date that appears is the first day you can go to our website, sanjuanco.com/parks, to make your reservation. Starting this year, you can begin the process at 12:00 am PST on that date.
The maximum stay at individual campsites and group campsites at San Juan, Odlin and Shaw County Parks is 14 days within a 30 day period and ten days within a 30 day period at the San Juan County Fairgrounds.
Standard Cancellation Policy
Partial cancellations (changes) are not allowed. You must create a new reservation to change arrival date, campsite, or duration of stay. Your reservation fee is non-refundable. Cancellation 30 days or more from arrival will also incur a cancellation fee of 25% of the total of your original reservation, less the reservation fee.
Cancellations made within 30 days, but prior to 3 days, from arrival will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the total. Within 3 days of arrival, all fees become non-refundable.
No refunds issued at park.Natural phenomena such as wildfire smoke, earthquake, volcanic eruption, and severe weather may occur in our campgrounds. If the campground is still able to provide full services (infrastructure is intact and staff is available to work), refunds are not issued for such natural disasters. Our standard cancellation policy is applicable.
Ferry Travelers!
Washington State Ferries (WSF) accepts vehicle reservations for some routes in the San Juans. We strongly encourage ferry reservations! If you do not make it to your campsite because you did not make a ferry reservation, we cannot refund your park fees!
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Recreational Campfires Allowed in San Juan County
Recreational campfires will now be permitted in San Juan County. Read on...
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Burn Ban in Effect
No wood or charcoal fires, no charcoal BBQs. Gas cook stoves and propane fire rings (in existing fire pits) allowed unless a RED FLAG WARNING is issued. Burn Ban in EffectRead On... -
No RV Dump Station on San Juan Island
The Town of Friday Harbor RV dump station will not be available for the 2023 season. There are no other RV dump stations on San Juan Island. Please plan accordingly. No RV Dump Station on San Juan IslandRead On...
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