Thacher Island Camping

We offer guided trips for groups of 10 or more. We can provide food and tents, or you can bring your own.

Details

Please be at the shop, unloaded and ready to pack the kayaks at 2:15 pm.  Cost is $140 per person and includes boat rental, food, and guides. We offer reduced rates of you bring your own food.

· Reservations required – please give us 2 weeks notice (required so we can make a camping reservation).

· Please let us know of any dietary restrictions when you make your reservation.  

· We will paddle for about 2 hours on the first day and 2-3 on the return trip the next day, depending on our return route.

· There are outhouses on the island, but no running water

Cancellation policy: Due to the preparation required for this trip, we have a different cancellation policy than for the daily tours.  There is a $25 per person cancellation fee if you cancel less than 48 hours in advance.  There is no charge to you if we cancel the tour due to weather conditions.

What to bring:

• compressible sleeping bag & pad
• clothing appropriate for paddling and overnight camping -  bathing suit, shorts, sandals, fleece top, raingear, towel
• bug repellant, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
• bowl, cup, spoon, fork
• water bottles and water
• tent (if you prefer to use your own)
• snacks

We provide:

• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Tents
• Kayaks and paddling gear
• Instructor guides

Packing Tips

You’ll be carrying all gear in our kayaks, so please pack as compactly as possible. In addition to your own year, you may need to carry some of the group food and gear.

· place your sleeping bag, clothes, and gear in drybags or in a duffel or daypack placed in a plastic bag - kayak bulkheads are not totally water-tight

• remember that bulky quilted sleeping bags are difficult to jam into a kayak.  We recommend a down or polyfil bag that packs rather compactly.
• soft-sided coolers only, please