The north channel provides access to Pocassett Harbor and the Barlow's Landing boat ramp.
The south channel is shallow and tight on account of to a large sand bar that extends from the douthern tip of the island.
The western side of the southern tip provides great boat-accessible swimming and a sandy beach.
Also, there are two small salt ponds on the central portion which connect with Red Brook Harbor.
The western portion, the widest and shortest arm of the island, is sparsely forested.