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Notable river spot · San Juan, Washington

Black Rock

Black Rock is a river spot in San Juan, Washington.

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Black Rock: 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 Black Rock

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 Black Rock — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.54582, -122.76575. 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 Black Rock yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Black Rock?

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

    What are the places to visit near Black Rock?

    Nearby: Deepwater Bay (beach, 8 km), Spencer Spit State Park (sanctuary, 9 km), San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 10 km), Burrows Island Lighthouse (beach, 11 km), Lopez Island (river spot, 12 km), Cranberry Lake Dam (lake, 13 km).

    Is Black Rock worth visiting?

    Black Rock is listed as a notable river spot in Washington on Spotwander.