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Blind Island

Blind Island
Blind Island
Blind Island
Blind Island
Blind Island

About Blind Island

You made it to a designated site along the Cascadia Marine Trail, our Nation's longest recreation water trail! Blind Island is a small, three-acre marine camping park located on the north side of Shaw Island. All of the campsites are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are for the exclusive use of boaters arriving by human or wind-powered watercraft. Recreational activities include camping, picnicking, non-motorized boating, and wildlife watching. The BLM cooperatively manages the area with Washington State Parks.Know Before You Go:Blind Island is open YEAR ROUND with very primitive camping; there is no fresh water available on site.Access can be challenging due to the rocky and shallow landing.On October 7, 2014, San Juan County became the first County in the U.S. designated as a voluntary Leave No Trace Area.Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our public lands! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.Point of Interest:Best access to the island is at a small pocket cove at the southwest side of Blind Island (hint: look for the State Parks and San Juan Islands National Monument logo sign onshore). Blind Island Brochure

Reviews (6)

What Guests Are Saying

Blind Island is a charming destination featuring adorable shops and a picturesque harbor. Visitors appreciate its beauty, even in inclement weather. Overall, it offers a delightful experience for those exploring the area.

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Liz Pearson

Liz Pearson

February 16, 2025

5

What a lovely place. Super cute shops and a beautiful harbor, even on a cold and rainy day.

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Celena Westlund

Celena Westlund

September 9, 2018

5

If you haven’t been to the San Juan Islands you are missing out! The beauty is impossible to describe. There are so many options to stay and play. Be sure to do some research and then get up there next summer!!

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Joshua Merry

Joshua Merry

May 28, 2018

5

Such a fun island! Great walks, cute town (Friday harbor) with great shops. Many walks through beautiful Forrest and then great views of water and other islands.

I loved the cozy, close feeling of everything while still not being too crowded or busy.

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Susan Ng

Susan Ng

April 28, 2018

4

I love this island except for the ferry schedule. We’ve been waiting for 2 hours for the ferry delay due to a mechanical issue. I then heard from my friend that the delay happens very often. But in general, this is a beautiful island. Will definitely consider to visit again. However, have to mention that the food is fairly expensive comparing to other tourism places.

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David Hassoun

David Hassoun

April 22, 2018

5

Amazing hikes and foliage. We did the jakels lagoon and up the hill from there and was super beautiful. Not too long but lush and great mix of scenery. Highly recommend it.

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Anonymous

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Location Blind Island

Address:
San Juan Islands National Monument
Friday Harbor, WA, 98250
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 48.5849 / -122.937

Elevation: 11 feet

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