Just a half mile walk from the ferry landing, this campsite offers 25 camping spots. Other amenities include: drinking water, toilets, picnic tables, and food storage lockups.

georgie

August 9, 2023

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Be sure to pack in/out all food and garbage. Watch out for the little island foxes! They’ll steal your food and pee on your pillow, so keep that tent zipped up!

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