James Island
Key facts
At-a-glance details for James Island, from its official website.
Booking & season
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for James Island.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to James Island.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
Where James Island sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
Towns and cities closest to James Island — browse campsites near each.
What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions
James Island is one of the San Juan Islands in San Juan County, Washington, United States. It lies in Rosario Strait just off the eastern shore of Decatur Island and west of the city of Anacortes. The entire island comprises James Island Marine State Park of the Washington State Park System. It has a land area of 113 acres (46 ha) with 12,335 feet (3,760 m) of saltwater shoreline. The island has n
Decatur Island is one of the San Juan Islands in Washington state, USA. Located just east of Lopez Island across Lopez Sound and just south of Blakely Island across Thatcher Pass, it is 3.524 square miles (9.127 km²) in area, and was named by the Wilkes Expedition in 1841 for naval officer Stephen Decatur.
mountain in Washington, United States of America
beach on Fidalgo Island in Skagit County, Washington, United States of America
mountain in San Juan County, Washington, United States of America
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Old Salt's
- Convenience
- Southend General Store & Restaurant
⛽ Fuel
- Boat Fueling Station
- Weeks Garage
- Fuel station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bbq
- Compass Rose Coffee
- Dockside
➕ Medical
- Lopez Medical Clinic
- Lopez Island Pharmacy
- Sea Mar Behavioral Health Clinic
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
- Public Showers
🎾 Sports
- Tennis
- Swimming pool
- Pickleball
🏧 ATM & bank
- Islanders Bank
- ATM
U.S. Bank
Weather
Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.
Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at James Island.
Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about James Island.
Can I pitch a tent at James Island?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Who runs James Island?
James Island is operated by Washington State Parks.
When is James Island open?
James Island is open year-round.
Reviews
Ratings, nightly prices and photos from people who’ve camped here.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to James Island.
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - James Island · Washington State Parks
- Washington Park Campground · City of Anacortes
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Spencer Spit State Park
- Lighthouse Park R.V. Park
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Burrows Island · Washington State Parks
- Spencer Spit State Park Campground