Jackson Harbor

Continue straight ahead in the buoyant channel to the dock's northeast corner. For deep water, it is preferable to stay within 15 to 20 feet of the dock on all sides. Check before going somewhere else. Amenities: Power Boat Ramp Cellular Reception Pet Access Restaurant Restrooms Trash Peaceful port with a kind and accommodating harbor master (Pam) A little difficult near the pier, but the marina staff will text or email you an easier way to get there and will be waving you in from the pier (6' of water near the docks, but shallows quickly to 3 or 4 outside of them.). Pleasant views of the bay and Rock Island. Water is crystal clear. Charming little museums on location. In September at least, make sure to arrive here before everything closes at 3 p.m. Cell service is available but sporadic. Usually not many boats in this peaceful spot. If you contact ahead, they will email you a map showing you the proper route to arrive. This place has a museum with antique fishing gear, etc. The Rock Island ferry and a sandwich and soup shop are right next door. A supermarket, a gas station, hardware stores, eateries, and pubs can be found in the town district, which is five kilometers away. There are several activities on the island. On the island, you can also hire scooters and ATVs. The water hydrant next to the docks is quite silty and full with iron. Water in the shed where you've placed your cash envelope. A lot of fishermen use docks as their fishing bases. You approach the building, register, and pay your money by placing it in the envelope box. 6 to 8 transient spots available, so call ahead by phone. Pam runs the Inn, and is also the dockmaster, and will take care of you Two septic tank and "holding tank" pumpout services are listed in the local handbook for the island. I'm not sure if they'll come out and do boats, but it could be worth investigating and, in an emergency, maybe setting up a group order. Verizon LTE was there in the harbor with four bars, but as we tied up, there was only a very shaky one bar of "extended" 3g. Adequate for texts and phone conversations, but the internet is inconsistent. Wifi available at the inn nearby They don't stay on site, so call ahead to make sure they have room for you and can come out to catch lines if you need assistance.