Jones Island Marine State Park Campground
Shawn A.
Reviewed Mar. 22, 2017

Sea Kayak Profession Guide Review

Best Sunset view in the San Juan Islands off the most SW side of Jones. I have seen orcas 300 feet away from the fire ring fishing off the eddylines. Seals often gather here to feed and play in the eddy. I have even seen humpback whales near the location from sea kayak.

I led commercial 4 day camping trips here twice a year for 4 yrs. Avg group size was 8 people and two instructors. This place is near the wasp islands. Its a great place to basecamp or use to help break up longer trips. Everyone generally enjoys the views and wild deer. Its the easiest place to have large groups but also is quite which is key for me. Most the island is paddle in only but does have a place for boats on the north cove.

There is also a group shelter with several picnic tables under the shelter in an apple field on the south end of the island. We found this field to be really nice for larger groups over 8.

Nice hiking trail around the island for day hiking and even potential whale watching. The deer will often feed almost from your hands and are generally very small.

  • Review photo of Jones Island Marine State Park Campground by Shawn A., March 22, 2017
  • Review photo of Jones Island Marine State Park Campground by Shawn A., March 22, 2017
  • Review photo of Jones Island Marine State Park Campground by Shawn A., March 22, 2017
  • Review photo of Jones Island Marine State Park Campground by Shawn A., March 22, 2017
  • Review photo of Jones Island Marine State Park Campground by Shawn A., March 22, 2017
  • Review photo of Jones Island Marine State Park Campground by Shawn A., March 22, 2017
  • Review photo of Jones Island Marine State Park Campground by Shawn A., March 22, 2017