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Kiptopeke Beach State Park

Location: Chesapeake Bay
Mile Marker: Mile 188 East
Lat / Lon: N 37° 09.800' / W 075° 59.217'
Depth: 7-15 Feet

3.00

(5)

3.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.00

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

2.60

Open Northwest through South, Day Anchorage

Current Flow:

2.40

Wake Protection:

2.60

Open Northwest through South, Day Anchorage

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

3.00

Pet Friendly:

3.00

Cell Service:

3.80

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Kiptopeke Beach State Park

Reviewed by: Audrey and Chad Flynn, Dog House, on Nov 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Cell Service:

5

This was a beautiful anchorage right next to the old ships used as a protection barrier. BUT DO NOT attempt to anchor here at night with out local knowledge!! There are several areas with old wooden pylons, which are not marked on any maps, nor strangely mentioned in any comments, nor marked with any lights or reflectors!! That are extremally hazardous at night!! and our Garmin wanted us to steer right through them. We literally got about 10 to 15 ft away from them before we saw them and realized we were almost surrounded. Eventually we found a good safe spot and the anchor held well, but please proceed with caution at night!!

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Review for Kiptopeke Beach State Park

Reviewed by: jay scharnitzky, Pending, on Sep 6, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.1'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

I used this anchorage twice in 2020, July and September. In July the crab pots were hard to navigate through and find a spot to anchor. Pots were gone in September. Both times the wind and swell made it a rough anchorage for sleeping. Great views of dolphins and waterfowl. Went ashore once, beautiful beach and there are restroom facilities.

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Review for Kiptopeke Beach State Park

Reviewed by: James Debaun on Jul 23, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.5'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

2

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

1

WiFi:

1

Attempted to use this anchorage during one of the summer thunder storms. Couldn't find a place to anchor because of all of the crab pots in the area. The watermen should not be allowed to use this . It's a safety concern for boaters If you need to use it and can't.

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Review for Kiptopeke Beach State Park

Reviewed by: Zach on Apr 22, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Many crab pots in the area, couldn't find space within the breakwater. Anchored near the mouth of the breakwater. Didn't go ashore. Cell service is quite good.

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Review for Kiptopeke Beach State Park

Reviewed by: Bob Menches, Sea Shanty, on Jul 15, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Really nice anchorage between the pier and the breakwater (which is made up from old WWII Libery Ships. Some current but not real strong. Lots of crab traps but you can find room. Did not go ashore. Water very clear, nice for swimming.

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