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Liberty State Park

Location: Anchorage Channel
Lat / Lon: N 40° 41.700' / W 074° 03.750'
Depth: 12-15 ft
Description: Entrance to this designated anchorage is obtained by entering the channel just south of Liberty Island. Anchor close to the Liberty State Park bulkhead. Avoid the area near the breakwater on the south side of this anchorage, as it is shallow. This anchorage provides good protection for all but southeast winds. Cell signal available.

4.00

(5)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

2.80

Fair, Mud

Wind Protection:

3.20

Open and exposed SE

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

3.20

Open and exposed SE

Scenic Beauty:

4.80

Ease of Shopping:

1.67

Shore Access:

2.67

Pet Friendly:

2.67

Cell Service:

4.60

WiFi:

5.00

Review for Liberty State Park

Reviewed by: DeeDee H on Aug 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Cell Service:

5

Stayed on two occasions with no problem setting or retrieving anchor. Protected from wind but not from small ferries through this anchorage. Wakes stop at night. Views of New York skyline are fantastic.

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Review for Liberty State Park

Reviewed by: Paul Smyers, S/V Nova, on Jul 1, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

5

Cell Service:

4

We anchored between Liberty Island and the breakwater for a quick lunch. There is quite a bit of chop in the bay and I wouldn't stay for too long. There wasn't a lot of traffic on this side of the island, but the ferries come and go on the south and east side of the island quite regularly.

I'm also not sure we ever had a proper anchor set here, but there wasn't much wind or current during our lunch stop so it was good enough for the brief time we were there.

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Review for Liberty State Park

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on May 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

Well marked channel with depths as shown on chart, had no problem getting the anchor to set and hold in the west end. No problem with snagging when pulling the anchor up.

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Review for Liberty State Park

Reviewed by: Pete Stott, Salsa, on Nov 16, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

1

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

Be EXTREMELY careful here!!! There are unmarked cables in this anchorage that will snag your anchor! Happened to us. It is essential that you have an anchor buoy or trip line. This is a really wonderful spot to anchor in the right conditions....lunch stop or over night and we will certainly do it again, but this time with a trip line.
- WG Editor Comment:
  
  Note per the review, cables are not charted.
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Review for Liberty State Park

Reviewed by: Skipper Bob on Jun 1, 2016
Draft: 0.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

2

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

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