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Shallow Bay
Shallow Bay is a sheltered anchorage on the north shore of Orcas Island, tucked into a quiet corner that feels worlds away from the busier San Juan Island spots. You drop the hook here and get genuine seclusion — forested shoreline all around, minimal boat traffic, and easy access to Moran State Park's trails if you feel like stretching your legs on land.
Marinas and anchorages near Shallow Bay · times are dock to dock
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quiet → busy
Popular Times
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
- Fullest around 20:00, emptiest around 11:00
- Half the boats arrive by 14:00
- 87% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 9 boats
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