There is no immediate public access to Blakely Island and it can only be reached by private ferry or boat.

[2] In 2014, toxic creosote pilings left over from earlier habitation were removed from the waters of Thatcher bay.

Access is only by boat or private ferry, arriving at the marina at the northern tip of the island.

The only services available on Blakely Island are at a general store and café, located at the marina and open seasonally.

[4] Seattle Pacific University runs a 967-acre (391.3 ha) biological field station on Blakely Island.