James Island (San Juan Islands)

James Island is one of the San Juan Islands in San Juan County, Washington, USA. It lies in Rosario Strait just off the eastern shore of Decatur Island, and west of the city of Anacortes. The entire island comprises James Island State Park of the Washington State Park System. It has a land area of 116.64 acres (47.20 ha) and is unpopulated. It has three different camping areas, each with at least one toilet. The camping areas are connected by a loop trail.

James Island was named by Charles Wilkes in 1841 to commemorate the naval hero Reuben James.[1]

References

  1. ^ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6. 

Coordinates: 48°30′45″N 122°46′29″W / 48.5124°N 122.7746°W / 48.5124; -122.7746

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