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Notable river spot · San Juan, Washington

Skull Island

Skull Island is a river spot in San Juan, Washington.

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Skull Island: 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 Skull Island

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 Skull Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.63895, -122.98613. 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 Skull Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Skull Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Skull Island?

    Nearby: Jones Island Marine State Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Blind Island Marine State Park (sanctuary, 9 km), Waldron Island (river spot, 10 km), Shaw Island (river spot, 10 km), Spieden Island (river spot, 14 km), Skipjack Island (sanctuary, 14 km).

    Is Skull Island worth visiting?

    Skull Island is listed as a notable river spot in Washington on Spotwander.