Stuart Island is one of the more isolated of the San Juans, sticking out into Haro Strait in the northwest corner of the island group. Much of the island is undeveloped and a good part is state land. There is camping near the center of the island between Reid Harbor and Prevost Harbor that is accessible from either. To reach the island by kayak requires an overnight stay, and you might find that two or more nights on the island are desirable, as there is much to explore on both land and sea. Of particular interest is Turn Point Light on the northwestern tip and the tiny schoolhouse on the road leading there. Circumnavigating the island will probably also take the better part of a day as there are many rocky coves to explore on the island's articulated shoreline. The journey to the island, while having open water crossings of less than 1 mile, involves negotiating some of the strongest and trickiest currents in the islands, especially in the Spieden Channel between San Juan and Spieden Islands. If possible, avoid the eastern end of the channel, where 5 knot currents are likely. Time your crossing for the slack tide and ride the ebb west along the south shore of Spieden Island. Currents, wind, and boat wakes can also be strong near Turn Point.