Programs – Guest Information

The Island is approximately 1000 feet long, a small ecologically fragile place. There are seven rustic, comfortable buildings. No showers, so one sponge bathes with water brought from the lake, heated by the sun or your stove. Outdoor compositing toilets. Electricity, but no phone. Wood fire heat is by your own stoking. Irregular walking terrain. It is a delight!

This is a destination for a week's residence.

Mallard Island is a National Historic Preservation Site, so the care of fragile buildings and the safety of guests is very important. Usually no children, for many reasons.

Based on beds and the ecological carrying capacity of our waste systems, the maximum number of overnight guests is 12 (including 2 hosts).

All overnight visitors to the Mallard Island bring bed-linen and/or sleeping bag as well as towels and washcloths. We provide pillows and blankets.

The parking fee of $3/day is paid to Charlene Erickson at Bald Rock Dock.

Stays on Mallard Island are from Sunday (dockside pick-up 3–4 p.m.) until the following Saturday, after breakfast and Island clean-up.