We're updating our camping and moorage fees to continue providing great experiences for visitors amid inflation and rising costs. You will see a rate increase for camping stays booked for May 15 and beyond. Moorage fees will increase Jan. 1. Learn more here.
No fires permitted at any time.
Lighthouse tours are cancelled from September 5, 2024, throughout the rest of the year during building maintenance. Tours are anticipated to resume in April 2025.
1567 Westside Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Set on a rocky cliff at the west end of San Juan Island, Lime Kiln Point is considered one of the best whale-watching spots on earth. Catch a glimpse from a viewpoint or the lighthouse.
Lime Kiln is a popular diving location, use caution when in the water as strong currents can be dangerous.
Washington State Ferries accept reservations for San Juan Island routes. Read more details and make a reservation online.
Beach Exploration
Bird Watching
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Interpretive and Visitor Centers
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Scuba Diving
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Park Ranger Station
Restrooms
Trash Service
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Concessions
Interpretive Opportunities
Lighthouse
Accessible Trails
Hiking Trails
Forest
Island
Mountain View
Rocky Beach
Saltwater
Seasonal Wildflowers
Viewpoint
Wildlife Viewing
Lime Kiln is a popular diving location, use caution when in the water as strong currents can be dangerous.
Washington State Ferries accept reservations for San Juan Island routes. Read more details and make a reservation online.
Lime Kiln Point offers opportunities to view sea life, including orcas, gray whales, porpoises and more from spring through fall. Peak viewing times depend on salmon migration.
Enjoy a picnic along the rocky shoreline or around the vintage lighthouse built in 1919.
Fishing for bottom fish and salmon is excellent off the island. Kelp beds make shore fishing difficult.
Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Stop by the Lime Kiln Point Interpretive Center, a converted Coast Guard garage, to view interpretive displays and learn about resident and transient whale pods. The center is open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily, from about Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The center also features the history of lime mining in the old lime kiln, where the park gets its name.
Take a walk on the self-guided interpretive trail, open all year. Interpreters are available for lighthouse tours, guided walks and marine mammal programs from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
The Lime Kiln Point Interpretive Center, lighthouse and special programs are operated by volunteers from the Friends of Lime Kiln Society (FOLKS). Please visit the FOLKS website for tour schedules and volunteer opportunities.
Take a break at The Blowhole – Snacks with a Porpoise! Serving up a variety of food and beverages to enjoy while visiting the park. Open Wednesday - Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May through Sept. For more information, visit them online or on Facebook.
