Deer Harbor, Washington

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Deer Harbor is an unincorporated community on Orcas Island in San Juan County, Washington, United States.

Deer Harbor
Deer Harbor, Washington
Deer Harbor, Washington
Deer Harbor is located in Washington (state)
Deer Harbor
Deer Harbor
Location within the state of Washington
Coordinates: 48°37′12″N 123°0′36″W / 48.62000°N 123.01000°W / 48.62000; -123.01000
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySan Juan
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98243
WebsiteDeer Harbor Marina

Culture

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George W. Hume Co. and Deer Harbor Fisheries Co. salmon canneries at Deer Harbor, 1919

As with most San Juan Islands communities, Deer Harbor is known for its recreation and tourism, including kayaking, whale watching, and fishing. Many people fish for Dungeness crab, rock crab, and shrimp there.

Doe Bay is a community on the opposite side of the island from Deer Harbor. Deer Harbor is assigned the ZIP code 98243.