Travel on I-5 north through Mount Vernon about 5 miles to the town of Burlington.
Take the exit for Highway 20 west to the town of Anacortes (about 12 miles).
Follow the signs to the San Juan Ferry Terminal, and take the ferry to Orcas Island Village.
Follow the Horseshoe Highway for 2.75 miles until you see signs pointing to West Sound.
Turn left here, and drive 4 miles to the Deer Harbor Resort. There is no official tent camping here, but they offer a variety of lodging, from hotel rooms to attic apartments and small cabins.
Set out from the marina, and padle 2.5 miles to the South Cove of Jones Island. You can see Jones Island in the upper left corner of the photo below.