Port

Roche Harbor

4.2Roche Harbor, United StatesPacific Northwest
VHF channel
78

Resort marina at the north end of San Juan Island in Washington State, with 425 berths in a sheltered harbour.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Entered from the Spieden Channel side, with the approach split into two basins by a central spit. The fuel berth sits at the head of the channel between the two sections. The marina works VHF channel 78.

Practical

Berths take nightly, seasonal and winter moorage. The fuel berth supplies petrol and diesel, with propane also available. Fresh water, shore power at 30, 50 and 100 amp, showers, laundry and a post office on the dock.

History

The Hudson's Bay Company set up a trading post at the head of the harbour in 1845. From 1881 the Scurr brothers and then John McMillin built the Roche Harbor Lime Company, which grew into a company town of around 800 people. Reuben Tarte bought the site in 1956 and turned it into a marina and resort.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
48.60994, -123.15416 (48°36.60'N 123°9.25'W)
Town
Roche Harbor
Country
United States
VHF channel
78
Boaters' rating
4.2/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Roche Harbor lies at 48°36.60'N 123°9.25'W, that is 48.60994, -123.15416 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 78 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

Which VHF channel for Roche Harbor?

Roche Harbor answers on VHF channel 78.

How do boaters rate Roche Harbor?

Roche Harbor is rated 4.2/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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