Who owns Guemes Island?
Charlie’s Guemes Island Fishing Resort, an Island tradition, continues today as The Guemes Island Resort, with Island-based owners, Mark and Kelly Linnemann.
Can you drive on Guemes Island?
No reservations are needed to board — just show up and you’ll make one of the frequent sailings (there are typically two scheduled crossings per hour). Check the ferry website for schedules and current fares. In addition to driving, you can walk on the ferry or bring bikes to ride around the island.
Are there bears on Guemes Island?
The Black Bear Left Guemes Island Bears tend to avoid humans. However, human-habituated bears are bears that, because of prolonged exposure to people, have lost their natural fear or wariness around people.
Is Guemes Island a San Juan island?
Guemes Island is a small island in the southeastern part of the San Juan Islands chain in western Skagit County. Guemes Island is just north of the town of Anacortes, and is accessible via a short ferry ride.
How many cars fit on the Guemes Island Ferry?
200,000 vehicles
The ferry operates daily and transports roughly 200,000 vehicles and 400,000 passengers annually. Its certificate of inspection sets the capacity at 100 passengers and three crew members.
How big is Guemes Island?
5505 acres
Guemes Island is not a large island only consisting of 5505 acres in size or about 8.6 sq. Miles. But, there is a diversity of wildlife to be found on the island. Just a short 8-minute ride on the Guemes Ferry will get you some great parks, hiking trails, events, and photography moments.
Do bears live on the San Juan Islands?
A bear is a rare sight around the San Juan Islands but one bear has been spotted several times over the last couple weeks on quite the island hopping journey. ORCAS, Wash.
How long is the Guemes Island ferry?
approximately 20-25 minutes
Round-trip time approximately 20-25 minutes.
How often does the Guemes Ferry run?
about every half-hour
The Guemes Ferry, at 6th and I Avenue, runs about every half-hour, give or take. You can find the ferry schedule and prices here . Hop on your bike, or rent one from bikespot or Skagit Cycle, and make the 9:15 a.m. ferry. Enjoy the quick, five-minute ride and watch your stress disappear in the ferry’s wake.