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Notable river spot · San Juan, Washington

The Pointers

The Pointers is a river spot in San Juan, Washington.

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The Pointers: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit The Pointers

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach The Pointers — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.53927, -122.78379. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for The Pointers yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit The Pointers?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near The Pointers?

    Nearby: Spencer Spit State Park (sanctuary, 7 km), San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 8 km), Deepwater Bay (beach, 10 km), Lopez Island (river spot, 10 km), Burrows Island Lighthouse (beach, 11 km), Cranberry Lake Dam (lake, 14 km).

    Is The Pointers worth visiting?

    The Pointers is listed as a notable river spot in Washington on Spotwander.