San Juan Island National Historic Park

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Lighthouse off the Washington Coast, San Juan Island National Park
Lighthouse off the Washington Coast, San Juan Island National Park
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Only three buildings remain from the military camp that was located here for 14 years starting in 1859. Generally speaking, the buildings weren't built to last, so it's impressive that these have survived for more than 150 years. The building pictured here was one of the officers' quarters. It was likely moved from Fort Bellingham in 1859 and occupied by Capt. George Pickett (of later Gettysburg fame). After the camp was disbanded in 1874 the building was auctioned off and converted into a farmhouse. It was later acquired by the National Park Service and restored to original condition. The building next to it was the other officers' quarters. After the auction it was moved to downtown Friday Harbor and employed for over 130 years. In 2010 it too was acquired by the National Park Service, which moved it back to it's historic location. You can read more about American Camp here: http://www.nps.gov/sajh/historyculture/upload/2012-American_Camp_History_Walk_online_color.pdf
This large glacial erratic sits near the redoubt at American Camp. It was left here by a receding glacier more than 10,000 years ago, and now bears a Daughters of the American Revolution plaque dedicated to Lt Henry Robert. In 1859 Robert was in the US Army Corps of Engineers when he designed and supervised the construction of a redoubt (earthwork) to protect American Camp from British warships. Both countries lay claim to San Juan Island at the time, and tensions ran high after a Hudson’s Bay Company pig was killed by an American farmer. You can read more about the Pig War here: http://www.nps.gov/sajh/historyculture/upload/2012-American_Camp_History_Walk_online_color.pdf

Lodging Near San Juan Island National Historic Park

Inn to the Woods B&B

Inn to the Woods B&B

3.5 out of 5
46 Elena Drive Friday Harbor WA
Located in Friday Harbor, Inn to the Woods B&B is in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Whale Museum and Wescott Bay.
EVERYTHING about the Inn to the Woods was OUTSTANDING!!!!

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

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Earthbox Inn & Spa

Earthbox Inn & Spa

3 out of 5
410 Spring Street Friday Harbor WA
The price is AU$329 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$329
per night
12 Feb - 13 Feb
A stay at Earthbox Inn & Spa places you in the heart of Friday Harbor, a 1-minute drive from Whale Museum and 6 minutes from San Juan Golf & Tennis Club.
Great place clean room. Nice people.

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

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Friday Harbor Suites

Friday Harbor Suites

2.5 out of 5
680 Spring Street Friday Harbor WA
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The price is AU$282 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$282
per night
20 Feb - 21 Feb
When you stay at Friday Harbor Suites in Friday Harbor, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute walk of San Juan Historical Society and Museum and San ...
Staff was the best and the beds were comfortable.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

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