County float at MacKaye Harbor closed due to storm damage

Published 1:30 am Monday, December 22, 2025

Submitted by San Juan County.

Due to recent storm damage, the float at MacKaye Harbor Marine Facility on Lopez Island is closed until further notice. The County’s Public Works Department has been monitoring the condition of the facility throughout recent weather events, and for the safety of the public, is closing access to the float.

The County recognizes how important these marine facilities are to commuters, visitors, businesses, locals and other service providers who rely on this infrastructure for regular operations and travel. The County is working toward solutions to reopen the facility and apologizes for any inconvenience.

Location of marine facility: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MStHVkn5gLJMvx1D7.

Marine Facilities in San Juan CountyMackaye Harbor Marine Facility Map

San Juan County’s Public Works Department owns and/or maintains marine facilities (piers, floats and ramps) at 16 locations across the islands, one of which is located at MacKaye Harbor on Lopez Island.

With support from the County Council, the Public Works Department will be working to update and repair this facility as soon as possible. An annual report of County marine facilities is available from the Public Works Department: https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/309/County-Roads.