San Juan County, Washington
Looking for the best chillin in San Juan County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around San Juan County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Chillin Spots in and near San Juan County
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Eastsound, Washington
Go Whale Watching from Rosario Harbor
No visit to the San Juan Islands is complete without taking a whale watching tour and Rosario Harbor on Orcas Island is uniquely situation to allow for trips east into the Rosario Straight, south into Lopez Sound, or west into the Haro Straight. Such flexibility is useful when on the looking for ...Read more -
Moran State Park, Washington
Camp at Moran State Park
Moran State Park is an true gem within the beautiful San Juan Islands. The park takes up a large portion of the East side of Orcas Island, the largest of all the San Juans. There are multiple campgrounds within the park along the shores of Cascade Lake and Mountain Lake. For the most relaxing exp...Read more -
Olga, Washington
Hike the Sound View Trail
0.4 mi / 50 ft gainObstruction Pass State Park is something of a hidden gem on Orcas Island given that its nearby neighbor, Moran State Park, gets most of the tourist attention. What this means is that you can find solitude and quiet, *and* make a visit to the only publicly owned beach on the island. There are seve...Read more -
Blakely Island, Washington
Boat Camp at Blakely Island
From Washington Park in Anacortes, Washington we launched our 19' Beachcraft with a deep hull into Puget Sound on a beautiful blue sky morning. The weather and water was favorable for an overnight adventure to Blakely Island! We made our way across Rosario Straight and toward James Island (20 mi...Read more -
Lopez Island, Washington
Hike to Spencer Spit
5.01.75 mi / 60 ft gainIt's just a short walk to the beach on this protruding point in Lopez Sound, and all downhill. Immediately upon leaving the trailhead, you come to a junction. Turn right and make a beeline straight for the picnic area at the base of the Spit.Time to explore the Spit. If the tide is high, stick to...Read more -
Friday Harbor, Washington
Hike to Young Hill
4.01.2 mi / 650 ft gainFrom the main parking lot at English camp, follow the wide path east and cross West Valley road to the trailhead of Young Hill. The trail switchbacks several times and leads you past the English Camp cemetery. Continue left on the main trail through the forest of Pacific Madrone trees until you r...Read more -
Friday Harbor, Washington
Hike through the American Camp
3 miFor what was once a highly contested and disputed piece of land in the Pacific Ocean, now lays home to one of the most peaceful, tranquil, and historic hikes in the island chain. Start the hike at the parking lot of the San Juan Island National Historic Site American Camp Visitor Center. Proceed ...Read more -
Blakely Island, Washington
Hike and Camp at James Island
If you're looking for a weekend camping getaway to a small San Juan Island and you have a boat of substantial size or experience sea kayaking, this is the adventure for you!Launch your boat from Washington Park in Anacortes and cruise or sea kayak across Rosario Straight to James Island. There i...Read more -
Friday Harbor, Washington
Hike to Lovers Leap on Stuart Island
5 mi / 200 ft gainThis hike is only doable if you are already on Stuart Island! There is no public transportation to Stuart Island, so you must already be there or have a plan to be there in order to complete this hike.I frequent this island during the summer months and it is one of my favorites. I always stay in ...Read more -
Anacortes, Washington
Kayak Camp on Cypress Island
16 miWe set out from the town of Anacortes, WA from Seafarers Memorial Park with a group of 6 people. Two in single kayaks and four in two tandem kayaks. After setting out into the water, keep to the west of Guemes island and follow the shoreline for a shorter trip or follow the east side for a longer...Read more -
Anacortes, Washington
Hike Sares Head
2.1 mi / 440 ft gainStarting at the parking area, there is a roughly 2 mile hike through the woods. Depending on which route you take, you will suddenly end up at one of many incredible view points looking West at the Olympic Mountains, open ocean, and the San Juan Islands. In some areas you will be about 150 feet a...Read more -
Oak Harbor, Washington
Photograph the Deception Pass Bridge
4.5Once you've parked your car, there is a $10 fee which can be paid at the station right next to the bridge unless you have a Discover Pass. From there, you can either go down the stairs to the beach or continue to walk across. Towards the middle, there are some stairs to get down and take some pho...Read more -
Bellingham, Washington
Explore Teddy Bear Cove
4.0On Chuckanut Drive (State Route 11) pull off onto a small, unmarked, one-way road that offers parking for Teddy Bear Cove before quickly rejoining the road. There is space to pull over on the road for approximately 15-20 cars. If you are heading North to South, the road is on your right, if headi...Read more -
Bellingham, Washington
Explore Locust Beach (Bellingham, WA)
5.00.25 miThe trail to Locust Beach is very easy to find. Parking on Locust Avenue is available from dawn to dusk on the side of the road, and in a small gravel lot. Follow the road towards the water, and continue right on a small but well-marked trail down to the beach. Be careful - the stairs are kind of...Read more -
Ferndale, Washington
Take a Stroll through Hovander Homestead Park
5.01.4 mi / 0 ft gainDriving up to the park entrance: take a right to drive towards the barnyards, playgrounds, covered picnic areas, historic house and community gardens, and access to the Snoqualmie River. Or, drive straight and park outside of the fragrance gardens and historic house/ museum, and take a walk to a...Read more -
Victoria, British Columbia
Galloping Goose Trail
36.14 mi / 1831 ft gainThe Galloping Goose Regional Trail connects downtown Victoria, Canada to the former town of Leechtown. Part of the Trans Canada Trail (which traverses the entire country) the Galloping Goose follows the path of the former Canadian National Railway passing through the communities of Sooke, Metchos...Read more