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Turn Island Marine State Park

Its 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. Turn Island Marine State Park is a State Park campground near Friday Harbor, Washington.

First-come, first-served

State Park · Friday Harbor, Washington

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
None

Turn Island Marine State Park sits inside San Juan Islands National Monument and San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Each unit's rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of San Juan Wilderness; its permit and camping rules 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

Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water
  • ✕ Pets

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

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
Not allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
80 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 mi away
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
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.

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Season and winter services

Turn 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 Turn Island Marine State Park?
No. Turn 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 Turn Island Marine State Park?
Camping at Turn Island Marine State Park costs Primitive and water trail sites $12/night (statewide rate).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Turn Island Marine State Park?
No, there is no separate entrance fee at Turn Island Marine State Park; only the camping fee applies.
Does Turn Island Marine State Park have RV hookups?
No. Turn Island Marine State Park has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Turn Island Marine State Park?
No. Turn Island Marine State Park has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Turn Island Marine State Park?
No, pets are not allowed at Turn Island Marine State Park.
When is Turn Island Marine State Park open?
Turn Island Marine State Park is open year-round.
Is Turn Island Marine State Park open in winter?
Yes, Turn Island Marine State Park is open year-round; in winter the water is shut off.
How long can you stay at Turn Island Marine State Park?
The stay limit at Turn 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 Turn Island Marine State Park?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from T-Mobile and Verizon and 5G from T-Mobile at Turn Island Marine State Park. It shows none at Turn Island Marine State Park from AT&T, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.4 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 Turn Island Marine State Park?
Turn Island Marine State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Turn Island Marine State Park

fishypedia.com · 3.8 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Hummel Lake, whose mapped center point is 3.8 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Hummel Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Upright Channel State Park (3.5 miles to its center) , Griffin Bay State Park (4.4 miles to its center) , Spencer Spit State Park (5.2 miles to its center) , Jones Island State Park (6.8 miles to its center) , and Lime Kiln Point State Park (8.3 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 Turn Island Marine State Park, in a straight line: Doe Bay Resort Hot Springs (hot spring, 11 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable San Juan County Fairgrounds RV Camping Friday Harbor · County Season Year-round Fee $50/night per RV site (up to 5 people); group camp $180/night for up to 50 people Reservable Shaw County Park & Campground Shaw Island · County Season Not on record Fee $38.62/night (tax incl.); group camp (sites 10-11) $198.63; hike/bike share sites $11.04 per person 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 First-come Blind Island Marine State Park Friday Harbor · State Park Season Year-round Fee Primitive and water trail sites $12/night (statewide rate)

More campgrounds: camping near Friday Harbor and campgrounds in San Juan.

Sources

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