San Juan County Fairgrounds

This campground is great if you’re staying on San Juan. It’s not private at all or particularly rural , but you’re on a bluff with an excellent view for most sites. I saw orcas from my tent. There are a lot of rules, which county staff will go over, but they (and camp hosts) do a good job of insuring that everyone has a good experience. So don’t expect to party to the wee hours, be respectful of others and you’ll have a great time and see a lot of wild life. Site 11 is near a private residence under construction and the road FYI.

I’ve stayed on other fairgrounds and it’s like camping on a parking lot.

This is like camping on a nice driveway. You get some grass, a picnic table, a fire pit, water and electricity. Code protected bathrooms and a community shelter.

There was only one other camper here, so it didn’t feel crowded, but if all 8 spots are filled hole for good neighbors.

Airport is close by and planes take off at all hours.

Town is close by and an easy walk. Immediately around the camp is a residential area. You can see down to the ocean from parts of the camp. Not a great view, but nice reminder of where you are.

Wi-Fi is provided, but cell service is good too.

I would pick the county park over the fairgrounds if the amenities aren’t important, but the county park fills up first. When it does, this isn’t a bad spot to be.

No tent camping.