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Mattawoman Creek - Grinders Wharf

Location: Potomac River East
Mile Marker: Potomac Mile 78.5
Lat / Lon: N 38° 33.833' / W 077° 10.933'
Depth: 7-10 Feet

Holding:

4.00

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

3.00

Somewhat Exposed to West

Current Flow:

3.00

Wake Protection:

2.00

Somewhat Exposed to West

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

3.00

Pet Friendly:

3.00

Cell Service:

4.00

Review for Mattawoman Creek - Grinders Wharf

Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer, Do It Now, on Oct 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

4

We actually stayed at a point north of the anchor icon on the map because there was another boat at the anchor icon when we arrived. (It left before nightfall.) The location is relatively exposed in a tidal creek but we didn't have trouble with wind or holding. There were floating weeds that were easy enough to avoid; none got into my strainer. Easy access to land at the State Park dinghy dock, but I recommend anchoring closer if you plan to dinghy over. They are very dog friendly at the park. There's a small convenience store there that also sells tackle and bait. Restrooms are available, but no showers. There are no trash cans in the park; it's a "pack it out" park. The area is quiet and calm at night but full of fishermen early in the morning and in the evening; they don't care how much they wake your boat. There's also a Navy operation across the river that apparently does some sort of ordinance work, but they were not operating while we where there.

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