Turn Island State Park Sea Kayaking

San Juan Islands

Matthew Williams

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Plan In onX Backcountry

Days

<1

Motors Allowed?

Yes

Difficulty

Easy / Class A

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Matthew Williams

Turn Island State Park is a small island near Friday Harbor and is part of the San Juan National Wildlife Refuge. The island has 12 campsites and is a great place to stay for a quick overnight trip from Friday Harbor or as part of a longer trip to Jones Island, circumnavigating Shaw Island, or a pit stop toward the end of the arduous trip from Anacortes to Friday Harbor. Turn Island, which overlooks the San Juan Channel, is home to a host of curious raccoons and deer that visit campers day or night. Campers should be sure to secure their food in animal proof containers or hang it away from these curious critters when not at camp.

Logistics + Planning

Current Weather: Powered by Dark Sky

Possible light rain overnight.

Wed

66°F

52°

Possible drizzle in the morning.

Thu

66°F

48°

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

Fri

68°F

51°

Mostly cloudy throughout the day.

Sat

69°F

53°

Mostly cloudy throughout the day.

Sun

67°F

55°

Possible light rain in the morning and overnight.

Mon

63°F

53°

Possible light rain in the morning.

Tue

65°F

52°

Preferable season(s)

Winter

Spring

Summer

Fall

Congestion

Moderate

Parking Pass

Not Required

Pros

Great views. Close to Friday Harbor. Solitude in the off season. Wildlife.

Cons

Racoons. No potable water. Crowded during the summer.

Features

Backcountry camping

Picnic tables

Whale watching

Wildlife

Bird watching

Wildlife

Site characteristics: Water

Sound/Strait

Portage required

No