Blakely Island with Mt. Baker in the background

Rural area · Washington

Blakely Island

Blakely Island with Mt. Baker in the background

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Best timeJun–Sep
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Nearest airportFRD · 10 mi
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Overview

Blakely Island is in San Juan Islands of Washington State. It is the sixth largest island, encompassing a land area of . It is separated from Cypress Island to the east by Rosario Strait. If you're looking for an exciting adventure, keep on looking. But if you're looking for quiet and solitude than Blakely Island might be your destination.

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Jun–Sep. Summer highs reach about 70°F; winter lows dip to about 33°F. Wettest: Dec and Nov. (climate data from nearby Port Angeles)

Jan: 4.3 in rain4.3"Jan: high 45°F, low 33°F45°33°JanFeb: 2.8 in rain2.8"Feb: high 47°F, low 33°F47°33°FebMar: 2.9 in rain2.9"Mar: high 50°F, low 35°F50°35°MarApr: 1.7 in rain1.7"Apr: high 54°F, low 39°F54°39°AprMay: 1.2 in rain1.2"May: high 60°F, low 43°F60°43°MayJun: 0.7 in rain0.7"Jun: high 63°F, low 47°F63°47°JunJul: 0.5 in rain0.5"Jul: high 68°F, low 51°F68°51°JulAug: 0.6 in rain0.6"Aug: high 70°F, low 51°F70°51°AugSep: 1.3 in rain1.3"Sep: high 66°F, low 47°F66°47°SepOct: 3.1 in rain3.1"Oct: high 57°F, low 42°F57°42°OctNov: 5.1 in rain5.1"Nov: high 49°F, low 36°F49°36°NovDec: 5.2 in rain5.2"Dec: high 45°F, low 33°F45°33°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • FRD Friday Harbor Airport, Friday Harbor — 10 mi away. Directions
  • ESD Orcas Island Airport, Eastsound — 11 mi away. Directions
  • SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle — 80 mi away (major hub). Directions

There is no ferry service to Blakely Island. Access is only by boat or private ferry.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

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Blakely Island with Mt. Baker in the backgroundBlakely Island

Map

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Understand

Blakely Island was named by Charles Wilkes during the Wilkes Expedition of 1838-1842, in honor of Johnston Blakeley, a naval commander during the War of 1812.

Get in

There is no ferry service to Blakely Island. Access is only by boat or private ferry.

Go Blakely Island Marina

A small, sheltered marina with 10 slips available for visitors year round.

📍 8 Marine Drnorthern tip of the island☎ +1 360-375-6121Checked Jun 2025
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Buy

Shop Blakely Island General Store & Marina

this popular General Store is the only shop on the island. It's central location makes it a popular place for boaters to restock when exploring the islands and there is even an ice-cream & candy counter.

📍 1 Marina Dr☎ +1 360 375-6121
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Go next

  • James Island Marine State Park, east of Decatur Island. This 113-acre marine camping and moorage park features a beautiful western view of the San Juan islands from a high bluff along the loop trail.

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