Landmark· Saturna· Salish Sea — San Juans, Gulf Islands & Desolation Sound
Tumbo Island (Saturna)
48° 47.7′ N · 123° 4.6′ W
A boat-access island in the national park reserve just off Saturna's east end, with a wild, undeveloped shore. Visitors usually land by dinghy from Reef Harbour.
Practical
Coordinate is the OSM island centroid. Day use only, no services and no camping; land a dinghy from Reef Harbour (Cabbage Island buoys). Tumbo Channel to the south is a voluntary 10-knot slow zone June 1 to November 30, 2026 to protect whales. Strong currents and tide rips off Tumbo and East Point; reefs lie off the shore. Stay at least 100 m off islets with marine wildlife.
Best for
A dinghy landing and walk from Reef Harbour
Season
June-September
Nearby
- Cabbage Island Buoys (Reef Harbour)0.4 NM away
- Saturna Vessel Restricted Zone (East Point)1.1 NM away
- East Point (Saturna Island)1.4 NM away
- Narvaez Bay (Saturna Island)1.4 NM away
- Mount Warburton Pike (Saturna Island)3.9 NM away
- Lyall Harbour (Saturna Island)4.2 NM away
- Patos Island Lighthouse Trail (Patos Island)4.2 NM away
- Active Cove (Patos Island)4.4 NM away
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