Anchorage

Islandale Anchorage

2.7United StatesPacific Northwest
Shelter
NW, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
Seabed
sand, mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage in Rosario Strait among the San Juan Islands of Washington, between Lopez Island and James Island.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Sand and mud bottom with good holding. The site shelters from most directions, with only the north left open.

Practical

No facilities on site. Islands Marine Center in Fisherman Bay on Lopez Island lies 4.7 miles north-west for fuel, berths and boatyard services.

Ashore

James Island Marine State Park lies 4.8 miles north-east, a 581-acre island with shore trails, primitive campsites and offshore mooring buoys on its East Cove.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
48.44873, -122.84896 (48°26.92'N 122°50.94'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed
sand, mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Boaters' rating
2.7/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Islandale Anchorage lies at 48°26.92'N 122°50.94'W, that is 48.44873, -122.84896 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Islandale Anchorage sheltered from?

Islandale Anchorage is sheltered from north-west, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Islandale Anchorage?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Islandale Anchorage.

How do boaters rate Islandale Anchorage?

Islandale Anchorage is rated 2.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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