Lime Kiln Point State Park
Friday Harbor, WA
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.
Lime Kiln Point State Park lies on the rocky west coast of San Juan Island in Washington State, on Haro Strait. Lonely Planet counts it among the best places in the world to watch whales from shore. The park has trails, a small information point, a restored lime kiln and the Lime Kiln Lighthouse of 1919.
From the shore the view reaches Vancouver Island and the Olympic Mountains. A visit at sunset is recommended. Viewing spots are often crowded, so arrive as early as you can. Whale sightings are never guaranteed and depend on the animals' movements.
No readable information was available on fees, hours or seasonal programmes: check the parking pass (Discover Pass), lighthouse and information centre hours and any winter schedule with Washington State Parks in advance (as of October 2026).
- 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
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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- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - San Juan County ParkCampsite2 mi from Lime Kiln Point State ParkTentsDrinking waterToilets
- Shaw County Park CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Lime Kiln Point State ParkTentsDrinking waterToilets
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Shaw County ParkCampsite10 mi from Lime Kiln Point State ParkTentsDrinking waterToilets
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Stuart IslandCampsite11 mi from Lime Kiln Point State ParkTentsDrinking waterToilets
- Doe Bay Resort & RetreatCampsite19 mi from Lime Kiln Point State ParkTentsCaravansDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Washington Park CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Lime Kiln Point State ParkTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersDogs allowed
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)