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Mount Independence

Location: Lake Champlain (southern)
Lat / Lon: N 43° 50.144' / W 073° 22.677'
Depth: At least 4 feet

Holding:

4.00

Wind Protection:

4.00

Protected from the south

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

3.00

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

3.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

3.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Mount Independence

Reviewed by: Timothy Rumbinas, Follow Me, on Aug 31, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 24'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

This can be a better anchorage than Ticonderoga, particularly with an east or south wind. Although there are patches of heavy weed growth, they can be avoided through careful anchor placement. Bottom is clay and mud. A wide fluked anchor holds well. This is an anchorage for the self-sufficient boater. Even if one rows ashore, there is no easy road access, and the town of Orwell is several miles away. It is a stunning location, however, and rarely as crowded as the anchorage at Ticonderoga. In calm conditions, mosquitoes can be a real nuisance, particularly in the evening. A supply of mosquito coils is a must for a pleasant stay. Cell service can be spotty, and depends greatly on your provider. Fuel (91 octane gas) and very limited supplies are available a few miles south on the Vermont side. Coming from the north, it is advisable to obtain any needed supplies in Port Henry NY. Northbound, the best chance to resupply is in Whitehall NY, where the marina features both gas and diesel, a limited ship's store, as well as a bar and restaurant. Other supplies can be obtained by a relatively short walk to town.

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