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Lime Kiln Point State Park – Haro Strait at Lime Kiln Point📷 Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Lime Kiln Point State Park

Friday Harbor, WA

Nature

A small lighthouse on the west shore of San Juan Island, one of the best places in the country to watch orcas from land. Bring binoculars and patience; summer is the best season.

Nearest town
Friday Harbor, WA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
48.5159, -123.1524
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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San Juan Islands by ferry – gray and black metal bridge near forest paintingPhoto by Chad Peltola on Unsplash
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Deception Pass Bridge 22 June 2016© Redolta · CC0
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Larrabee State Park, gate© Steven Pavlov · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Port Townsend Historic District – Port Townsend Waterfront Panoramic© Mamabrooking · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - San Juan County ParkCampsite
    2 mi from Lime Kiln Point State Park
    TentsDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Shaw County Park CampgroundCampsite
    10 mi from Lime Kiln Point State Park
    TentsDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Shaw County ParkCampsite
    10 mi from Lime Kiln Point State Park
    TentsDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Stuart IslandCampsite
    11 mi from Lime Kiln Point State Park
    TentsDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Doe Bay Resort & RetreatCampsite
    19 mi from Lime Kiln Point State Park
    TentsCaravansDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Washington Park CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Lime Kiln Point State Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Lime Kiln Point State Park?

Lime Kiln Point State Park is in Friday Harbor, WA, at GPS 48.5159, -123.1524. It is about 11 mi from Victoria.

Can you camp near Lime Kiln Point State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is San Juan County Park Campground, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 42 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Lime Kiln Point State Park?

Lime Kiln Point State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: San Juan Islands by ferry.

What is there to see near Lime Kiln Point State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mount Constitution (18 mi), Deception Pass Bridge (25 mi), Larrabee State Park (32 mi) and Port Townsend Historic District (33 mi).

When is the best time to visit Lime Kiln Point State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)