Anchorage· Cortes· Salish Sea — San Juans, Gulf Islands & Desolation Sound
Von Donop Inlet (Hathayim Marine Park, Cortes Island)
50° 9.7′ N · 124° 57.4′ W
A long, narrow inlet cutting about 3 nm into the north-west side of Cortes Island, protected as Háthayim Marine Provincial Park. Several secluded coves give shelter in any weather. Lagoons, a reversing rapid and forest trails make it a good place to spend a day.
Practical
Coordinate is the OSM inlet point. Entered from the north end of Sutil Channel (chart 3538). There is a dangerous rock at the narrowest part of the entrance channel: go slowly and follow the chart. Anchor in 8-10 m (26-33 ft) in several coves; the head of the inlet is the most popular and fills first. Good all-weather shelter. No potable water and no boat launch (nearest at Whaletown or Heriot Bay). A rough route of about 5 km leads to Squirrel Cove, outside the park. PSP (red tide) may affect shellfish May to August: check DFO before harvesting. Wilderness camping allowed.
Best for
All-weather shelter, lagoons and forest walks
Season
May-Sep
Nearby
- Squirrel Cove Inner Anchorage (Cortes Island)2.5 NM away
- Squirrel Cove General Store (Cortes Island)3.1 NM away
- Squirrel Cove Public Wharf (Cortes Island)3.2 NM away
- Gorge Harbour Anchorage (Cortes Island)4.3 NM away
- Gorge Harbour Marina Resort (Cortes Island)4.6 NM away
- Teakerne Arm and Cassel Lake Falls (West Redonda Island)4.8 NM away
- Refuge Cove General Store (West Redonda Island)5.1 NM away
- Refuge Cove Marina (West Redonda Island)5.1 NM away
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