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Smith Creek Cove

Location: Potomac River North
Mile Marker: Potomac Mile 6
Lat / Lon: N 38° 07.393' / W 076° 24.978'
Depth: 6-8 Feet

4.33

(3)

4.33 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.67

All Around

Current Flow:

4.67

Wake Protection:

5.00

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

4.67

Ease of Shopping:

1.33

Shore Access:

2.67

Pet Friendly:

2.67

Cell Service:

4.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Smith Creek Cove

Reviewed by: John Parsons, Pelican, on Jul 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Still a lovely natural anchorage across a half mile creek from the yacht club and several nice seafood restaurants. We anchored in the smaller cove just south of the anchor mark which only can accommodate a single boat, but this larger one is the same. Decent cell reception. Small sand beach (probably private, but not near any homes) for pet walks. No real services around, but great natural beauty. Good holding in 12 feet water in sand and shell.

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Review for Smith Creek Cove

Reviewed by: Brian Chapin, Tug Life, on May 16, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Quiet, lovely cove at State Park. Tree lined on 3 shores. Anchored in 6 ft. Far enough away from river channel, we had no wake from the few small boats we saw. No obvious shore access in this cove.

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Review for Smith Creek Cove

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz, Breathe, on Jul 26, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

We spent one night actually in the small cove just before this marked cove. We were there in July 2020 with a heat index of 105 degrees! Beautiful scenic little cove with a private beach. Unfortunately the entire area is filled with sea nettles so couldn't enjoy the beach. There are multiple places in this area to anchor and it's a great place to stop at the mouth of the Potomac. Great Verizon and Google Fi service. After our first evening a gentleman sailed over on a dinghy from the Corinthian YC and told us they had a special visiting rate which included electric, use of their swimming pool, and clubhouse. We stayed there two days. Great club with fantastic members. A good option is you need to beat the heat.

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