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Horseshoe Bend - Pagan Point

Location: Potomac River Mile 6.6
Lat / Lon: N 38° 11.464' / W 076° 26.749'
Depth: 9
Description:
Great spot to enjoy an afternoon. Great holding on the mud/sandy bottom. 9' deep 50ft from shore.

4.80

(5)

4.80 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.40

Wind Protection:

4.40

Current Flow:

4.20

Wake Protection:

4.60

Scenic Beauty:

4.80

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

3.40

Pet Friendly:

3.80

Cell Service:

3.75

WiFi:

2.33

Review for Horseshoe Bend - Pagan Point

Reviewed by: Mike Worsley, Islena, on May 16, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

perfect nice quiet with good holding. you can take dinghy to college to walk around, the college is actually a state park with lots of history and you can visit the Dove vessel.

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Review for Horseshoe Bend - Pagan Point

Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer, Do It Now, on Oct 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

What a great, quiet anchorage up St. Mary's River! It's across from the larger, more popular Horseshoe Bend anchorage. Quiet, not near any road. You can tuck in quite close to land for protection from wind on the south, east, and west. There is a tiny beach -- look for the open wooden fence beyond it -- to take your dogs for a potty break. (Please clean up after your dog, folks!) Cell service was good on Verizon. Good holding in mud. Not much traffic this far up the river so no noticeable wake.

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Review for Horseshoe Bend - Pagan Point

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

This is a great anchorage, anchor caught first time, not great wind protection from North. Easy dingy to St. Mary's College, can use their plastic dingy dock north side that has cleats, let manager know. There is no stores in St. Mary's for provisions, a very small 'tuk' shop at the college. Make sure you go to the Great Hall to eat, like going back to College. Bakery is also great.

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Review for Horseshoe Bend - Pagan Point

Reviewed by: Jane Fidler on Apr 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

We anchored in 12' of soft mud. It took 2 times to set the hook. There wasn't much wind at all and we swung around most of the night. There is one house on the shore point with a small farm. We were treated to watch the St Mary's Sailing team practice most of the afternoon and the Crew team rowing during the dinner hour. This is a peaceful anchorage.

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Review for Horseshoe Bend - Pagan Point

Reviewed by: Jane Fidler on Apr 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

We spent a very quiet night on the hook and were treated to St Mary's College Sailing team practice as well as their Crew team. The sounds of spring birds and a beautiful sunrise were a nice addition. We did have to anchor twice as we couldn't get the hook to catch the first time.

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