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Mt. Vernon

Location: Potomac River
Lat / Lon: N 38° 42.128' / W 077° 05.325'
Depth: 5
Tide: 3
Description:
Anchorage near Mt. Vernon Wharf. Stayed for 3 nights. We had no wind, but rolly with boat traffic.

Holding:

4.00

Wind Protection:

3.00

Current Flow:

3.00

Wake Protection:

2.00

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

4.00

Shore Access:

5.00

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

4.00

Review for Mt. Vernon

Reviewed by: Brandi Bussey, S/V What Up Fishes, on Oct 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 47'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

Anchored soundly between green buoys 69 and 71 on the spot on the map that shows 8ft and 12ft. 6ft draft, 47 length monohull anchored as closely as possible to the Mt. Vernon dock for easy and safe dingy access. This was a surprisingly big anchorage and there was more than ample room for us to swing and be safely out of the channel. A few catamarans came by and had trouble anchoring closer to shore. One successfully anchored with a Rocna and we anchored with a Bruce. I suspect it's the same bed as the rest of the river (mud, pebbles, sand) which we've had difficulty anchoring in with our Delta. River Current switches back and forth during high and low tides, read as high as 1 knot, anchor alarm showed a figure 8 swing pattern. The weather has been calm and the water like glass beside the power boats passing during the day. Visit Mt. Vernon during the day and you won't even notice. There are more playgrounds and national parks (Piscataway Park) on the other side of the channel for easy shore access, a gift shop, and dumpster. Locals say that it's higher tide than normal and full tree logs are floating down the river. Surprisingly no problems with them floating by and/or affecting the anchor chain. Lots of sea grass hanging off swim ladder. Would visit again in fair weather or a much needed stop.

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