Thacher Island is a fun place to get away from it all for an overnight camping experience.  The island has twin lighthouses, a small museum with a video describing the history of the island, a campground, rocky coves, paths to explore, a solar-powered outhouse, and even a graveyard to visit in the wee hours of the morning if you are so inclined...  

What to bring - You'll need some basic camping gear - and please remember to pack as compactly as possible, as you'll carry your gear out to the island in or on your kayak.  If traveling with a group, you might need to carry some group food and gear in addition to your own. 

• bug repellent, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
• water bottles and water (there is no fresh water available on the island)
• tent and groundcloth
• sleeping bag – we recommend a down or polyfill bag that packs compactly
• clothing appropriate for paddling and overnight camping -  bathing suit, shorts, sandals, fleece, raingear - place your sleeping bag, clothes, and gear in drybags or in a duffel or daypack placed in a plastic bag - kayak bulkheads are often not totally water-tight
• bowl, cup, knife, spoon, fork
• camping stove and fuel.  The island does not allow open fires.
• enough food for dinner and breakfast and snacks.  Please use soft-sided coolers only, please!​

Please be aware that this is a "basic" camping experience - the island has no running water or electricity  (but there is an environmentally- friendly solar powered composting toilet).  The level grassy campground has a large covered pavilion to provide campers with sun and rain protection, and several picnic tables.

​Further details available on from Thacher Island Association .

PLEASE BE PARKED AND AT THE SHOP, READY TO PACK YOUR GEAR
​NO LATER THAN 2:15 p.m.
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