| Thacher Island Association Cape Ann Light Station on Thacher Island - A National Historic Landmark VISITING |
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Visiting Thacher
Island By the New Thacher Island II Launch Reservations for 2012 will open again on May 15, 2012. Join us each Saturday morning at 8AM, 9AM or 10AM begining on June 2,2012 (weather permitting) aboard the NEW Thacher Island II launch for an exciting 15 minute ride out to this magnificent historical island. Trips are also available on Wednesdays at 9AM. You must make reservations at least two weeks in advance by calling the resident keeper at 617-599-2590. Seats are limited to 10 passengers. Launch leaves from the Town dock next to the Sandy Bay Yacht Club. All rides are free but donations are gratefully accepted.
Your Boat We make available 3 guest moorings adjacent to the ramp about 50 yards offshore. You must call the keeper on the island in advance to tell him you are coming at 617-599-2590. Unless you plan to swim in from your boat, bring a dingy which you can land on the ramp. Only small row boats and kayaks are allowed to land on the ramp. Ocean Reporter Private Launch Service Rockport Harbor to Thacher Island Bird Watching-Eco-Tours-Water Taxi Captain Bill Lee 978-502-5994 Reasonable Rates
Camping is available from June through September There is a small campground available. The donation is $5.00 per night per person. You must reserve ahead of time by calling the resident keeper at 617-599-2590. Camping is available from July 1 to September 8. Open fires are prohibited. There is no water available so bring your own. Camping is "basic" no showers are available,fireplaces or electricity. There is a privy at the site. No pets allowed. Checks to be made out to the Town of Rockport . |
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