Region / San Juan Islands

Blakely
Island

A privately owned island reached by boat or private ferry, with a small seasonal marina and a rugged, current-swept northern entrance.

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USGS-style topographic map of Blakely Island
Orientation only · Not for navigation
Public mooring buoysNone
Guest slips7 reported in 2023
AnchoringNot documented
PumpoutNot documented
FuelVerify directly
Last firsthand reportJune 2023
Boating 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.

Marina

Private + seasonal

The marina reported seven overnight guest slips in 2023 and accepted reservations when space was available.

Location

48° 33′ 36.9″ N

122° 48′ 8.75″ W, at the northern end of Blakely Island.

Entrance

Narrow channel

The approach passes between two rock breakwater jetties. Strong current and nearby rocks can make entry challenging.

Low-water depth

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.

Fuel

Verify directly

A fuel dock is located at the marina, but historical reports conflict about availability and visitor access.

Shopping / dining

Seasonal

A small general store, café, restaurant, and bakery have operated seasonally. Check hours and availability before arriving.

Accommodations

None

No visitor accommodations are documented on the island.

Shore access

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.

Island information

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.

History

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.

Baller Verified
Field Notes
Dated firsthand record

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.

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These are dated observations, not current operating guarantees. Confirm access, fuel, depths, services and reservations directly with the marina.

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