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James Island Marine State Park

Its 13 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Primitive and water trail sites $12/night (statewide rate), and it is open year-round. James Island Marine State Park is a State Park campground near Anacortes, Washington.

First-come, first-served

State Park · Anacortes, Washington

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
None

James Island Marine State Park sits inside San Juan Islands National Monument. Its camping rule, field office, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Primitive and water trail sites $12/night (statewide rate)
Entrance fee
None for campers in the park they stay in; Discover Pass $10/day or $45/year for day visits

Source: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
13
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
10 nights in one park within a 30-day period; 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Source: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
93 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 mi away, 5G about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

48.5122, -122.7751 in San Juan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

James Island Marine State Park is open year-round . In winter: water off, per the managing agency.

Sources: parks.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at James Island Marine State Park?
No. James Island Marine State Park is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at James Island Marine State Park?
Camping at James Island Marine State Park costs Primitive and water trail sites $12/night (statewide rate).
Is there a separate entrance fee at James Island Marine State Park?
No, there is no separate entrance fee at James Island Marine State Park; only the camping fee applies.
How many campsites does James Island Marine State Park have?
James Island Marine State Park has 13 campsites.
Does James Island Marine State Park have RV hookups?
No. James Island Marine State Park has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at James Island Marine State Park?
No. James Island Marine State Park has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at James Island Marine State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at James Island Marine State Park.
When is James Island Marine State Park open?
James Island Marine State Park is open year-round.
Is James Island Marine State Park open in winter?
Yes, James Island Marine State Park is open year-round; in winter the water is shut off.
How long can you stay at James Island Marine State Park?
The stay limit at James Island Marine State Park is 10 nights in one park within a 30-day period; 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks.
Is there cell service at James Island Marine State Park?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at James Island Marine State Park. It shows none at James Island Marine State Park from AT&T or T-Mobile, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.1 mi away and 5G about 0.3 mi away and T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages James Island Marine State Park?
James Island Marine State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around James Island Marine State Park

fishypedia.com · 5.3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Hummel Lake, whose mapped center point is 5.3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Hummel Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Lake Erie fishing (7.4 miles) , Lake Campbell fishing (9.1 miles) , Cranberry Lake fishing (9.8 miles) , Cascade Lake fishing (10 miles) , and Egg Lake fishing (15 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Spencer Spit State Park (4.2 miles to its center) , Obstruction Pass State Park (6.9 miles to its center) , Upright Channel State Park (7 miles to its center) , Deception Pass State Park (8.4 miles to its center) , and Moran State Park (11 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to James Island Marine State Park, in a straight line: Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs (hot spring, 8.9 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Washington Park Campground Anacortes · Other Agency Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable Spencer Spit State Park Lopez Island · State Park Season Year-round Fee Peak nightly (statewide): standard $31-$43, primitive $12 First-come Cypress Head Anacortes · State Forest Season Not on record Fee No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass) Reservable Odlin County Park & Campground Lopez Island · County Season Year-round Fee $38.62/night (tax incl.); group camp $198.63; hike/bike share site $11.04 per person

More campgrounds: camping near Anacortes and campgrounds in San Juan.

Sources

First-come, first-served Primitive and water trail sites $12/night (statewide rate)
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