Shaw Island
Shaw County Park Day-Use Shelter CLOSED
Due to the unsafe condition of the cookstove masonry, the Shaw County Park day-use shelter is closed until further notice. Repairs are scheduled to start 9/18 and should be completed by 9/25. The shelter will reopen once the stove is rebuilt however the stove will need 30 days to cure before it can be used. Thank you for your understanding.
About the Island
Members of a local order of nuns operated the ferry landing at Shaw Island every day for over 27 years, rain or shine. They've now moved on, and new faces greet ferry travelers.
Aside from narrow, empty roads and Arcadian beauty, a small grocery store at the landing, and one park and campground at sandy Shaw County Park, Shaw Island has no commercial amenities. Shaw has an area of 7.7 square miles. Population is 165.
To read a local newspaper article (Journal of the San Juans), about the history of the park (PDF).
Shaw County Park - Camping
The park is open year 'round! From March-October 15, the camping reservation system is in effect and reservations are recommended for camping in April-October. Hammock tents are allowed only in campsites #2-5, 7, 8, & 10. During winter (November 1-March 31), all sites are on a first-come, first-served basis only and fees and services are reduced. Note: during winter, there is no drinking water available. Firewood is not guaranteed to be available (we sometimes have a difficult time sourcing seasoned wood!); check at Park office.
Due to the small size of Shaw Park, RVs or trailers are not advised. Vehicles up to 20 feet in length and 9 feet in height (total dimensions, including bumpers, bike racks, spare tires, roof pods/racks, and pop-up roof) are accepted in the designated parking space for each campsite; parking space may not be level. Please plan accordingly.
Shaw Park map
View the map to see park features and campsite locations.
Shaw Park 2023 SUMMER Fee Schedule - prices valid April 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023
| Campsites - maximum 6 people/site (unless noted) |
Fee pays for: |
Price/Night |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Campsites |
up to 4 people/1 vehicle | $35.00 |
| Standard Campsite #8W (walk-in) |
up to 4 people/NO vehicle | $35.00 |
| Extra person (5+ years) | $8.00 | |
| 1 extra vehicle (maximum 2/site) | $15.00 | |
| Walk-In Camp - No vehicles in park
Care-to-Share site #9 &12- Holds max. 10 people |
One person (5+ years) |
$10 |
| Special Events - only by prior
arrangement |
Refer to Special Event Policy; e-mail Parks Office
parks@sanjuanco.com or call 360-378-8420 |
per policy |
| Overnight Parking | One vehicle | $15.00 |
Extra charges apply for extra vehicles and extra people
All prices valid April 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023, and are subject to change without notice. Other rates and charges apply to group camp, commercial users, and day use events.
Shaw Park 2022 WINTER Fee Schedule - prices valid January 1, 2023-March 31, 2023
| Campsites - up to 6 people per site | Fee pays for: | Fee/night |
|---|---|---|
| Campsite #1-8W*
*No vehicles allowed for #8W |
up to 4 people/1 vehicle
*site 8W is walk-in only |
$25.00 per site |
| Extra person | 5+ years old
|
$8.00 per person
|
| Extra vehicle
*No vehicles allowed for #8W |
1 car (maximum of 2 vehicles per site;
4 vehicles in Group Camp) |
$15.00 per vehicle |
| Walk-In Camp - No vehicles in park
Care-to-Share site #9 |
5+ years old
|
$10.00 per person
|
| Overnight Parking | One vehicle | $15.00 per night |
Fees shown do not include 10.3% sales and lodging tax. Extra charges apply for extra vehicles and extra people.
All prices valid November 1, 2022-December 31, 2022 and are subject to change without notice. Other rates and charges apply to group camp, commercial users, and day use events.