Blakely
Island
A privately owned island reached by boat or private ferry, with a small seasonal marina and a rugged, current-swept northern entrance.
Check current marina information →
Call ahead.
Enter carefully.
There is no public ferry service and no overnight public mooring field. A small private marina at the northern tip has historically accepted transient reservations when space was available. Current access, fuel availability, rates, depths, and operating hours should be confirmed directly before departure.
Private + seasonal
The marina reported seven overnight guest slips in 2023 and accepted reservations when space was available.
48° 33′ 36.9″ N
122° 48′ 8.75″ W, at the northern end of Blakely Island.
Narrow channel
The approach passes between two rock breakwater jetties. Strong current and nearby rocks can make entry challenging.
Less than 5 feet reported
Historical marina guidance says to favor the south side of the channel and wait at the fuel dock if necessary for a rising tide.
Verify directly
A fuel dock is located at the marina, but historical reports conflict about availability and visitor access.
Seasonal
A small general store, café, restaurant, and bakery have operated seasonally. Check hours and availability before arriving.
None
No visitor accommodations are documented on the island.
Marina area only
A chain-link fence has historically confined visitors to the marina area. The private airstrip is reserved for property owners.
Historical 2023 transient rates: A, B and C dock slips were listed at $2.40 per foot with a $55 nightly minimum; H Dock slips were listed at $1.50 per foot with a $30 nightly minimum. Confirm all prices, limits and availability directly.
Private island.
Limited access.
Blakely Island is the sixth-largest island in the San Juan Islands, covering approximately 6.507 square miles. There is no public ferry service; access is by private boat or private ferry.
Visitors should expect a very limited shore footprint. The marina and seasonal general store form the principal visitor-access area, while the island’s private airstrip is exclusively for property owners.
Provisions
Seasonal provisions may be available through the Blakely Island General Store. Check current operating hours before relying on the store or café.
Research landscape
Seattle Pacific University operates a 967-acre biological field station on Blakely Island.
Visitor boundaries
Respect fencing, signs, private property, and any marina restrictions. Access beyond the marina area should not be assumed.
A naval name
in the islands.
Charles Wilkes named Blakely Island during the United States Exploring Expedition of 1838–1842. The name honors Johnston Blakely, an American naval commander during the War of 1812.
Field Notes
Conditions
change here.
May 2019: Visited friends living on the island. The marina entrance was reported as tricky because of strong current and nearby rocks. Fresh doughnuts had previously been available at the marina shop, but continued availability was uncertain.
June 2023 update from island contacts: Fuel was reported available, while visitor access to the marina was reported as restricted.
Send updated local intel →These are dated observations, not current operating guarantees. Confirm access, fuel, depths, services and reservations directly with the marina.