Anchorage· San Juan· Salish Sea — San Juans, Gulf Islands & Desolation Sound
Roche Harbor Anchorage (San Juan Island)
48° 36.5′ N · 123° 9.6′ W · approximate
The bay off the resort is landlocked by Henry and Pearl Islands and makes a sheltered anchorage with the resort's shops and restaurants a short dinghy ride away. It is very full on summer weekends.
Practical
Position is approximate, in the open water west of the resort docks. Depths 4-9 fathoms (24-54 ft, 7-16 m) (Coast Pilot). Main entrance between Henry Island and Pearl Island (light on Pearl); sandspits with 17-18 ft (5 m) over them reach into the channel from both sides. Do not enter between Pearl Island and San Juan Island. Posey Island State Park in the harbour is for kayaks and canoes. Ask the marina about dinghy dock use. Leave room for swinging boats and the floatplane area off the resort. Shelter is good from all directions.
Best for
All-weather anchorage with resort facilities ashore
Season
Year-round; busiest Jun-Sep
Nearby
- Roche Harbor Resort Marina (San Juan Island)0.2 NM away
- Westcott Bay (San Juan Island)0.7 NM away
- Garrison Bay and English Camp (San Juan Island)1.4 NM away
- Spieden Island (from the water)1.5 NM away
- Snug Harbor Resort, Mitchell Bay (San Juan Island)2.3 NM away
- Reid Harbor (Stuart Island)4 NM away
- Prevost Harbor (Stuart Island)4.4 NM away
- Jones Island Marine State Park (Jones Island)4.5 NM away
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