Griffin Bay Campground

Overview

Non-motorized access only, no parking. Primary access via water, Cascadia Marine Trail site. Currents up to 4 knots and heavy rip tides in nearby Cattle Pass. No water source.

Operator

State Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

10 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Amenities

No amenity details published by the sources yet.

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Griffin Bay Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Mount Finlayson Loop TrailHike · 1-2 Hours · 1.1 mi from camp

  This popular trail is a 2.9 mile loop. National Park Service

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• Hike to Fourth of July BeachHike · 0.5 mi from camp

  This beach access is a great way to explore the shoreline and the lagoons. National Park Service

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• Old Military Road TrailHike · 0.9 mi from camp

  The Old Military Road Trail (also known and more often signed as “The American Camp Trail”) is a 1 mile trail that takes visitors from the American Camp Visitor Center to the Frazer… National Park Service

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• American Camp History WalkHike · 0.9 mi from camp

  Embark on a captivating 1 mile guided walk through San Juan Island National Historical Park, where you can relive the intriguing events of the Pig War. National Park Service

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• South Beach TrailHike · 1.1 mi from camp

  Visit South Beach via this short 1 mile hike! National Park Service

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• Jakle's Lagoon Nature TrailHike · 1.1 mi from camp

  This 1 mile trail is an excellent place to take young people to learn more about our environment. National Park Service

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Rivers and rafting

• Visit a BeachPaddling and rafting · 0-24 Hours · 1.2 mi from camp

  South Beach (once called the Salmon Banks Beach) at American Camp is longest stretch of public shoreline in the San Juan Islands and part of six miles of saltwater shore overall at both… National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Mount FinlaysonPeak · 295 ft · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• Little MountainPeak · 463 ft · 3.8 mi from campShow on map
• Shark Reef ParkViewpoint · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
• Greg's PointViewpoint · 5.7 mi from campShow on map
• Cascade FallsWaterfall · 14.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Orange AreaClimbing · 17.6 mi from campShow on map
• Mount Erie Rock Climbing AreaClimbing · 17.7 mi from campShow on map
• The CirqueClimbing · 17.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.