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Buffington Island

Location: Ohio River
Mile Marker: 217.5 RDB
Lat / Lon: N 38° 59.127' / W 081° 46.565'
Depth: 6+
Description:
Quiet anchorage off the river and well protected from wakes. Enter at the downstream end, there is a dyke at the upstream end.

Holding:

3.00

Moderate

Wind Protection:

4.00

Current Flow:

2.00

Wake Protection:

5.00

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

2.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Buffington Island

Reviewed by: Dick Heusinkveld on Sep 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

1

We anchored here twice, in July and September 2023. Well protected anchorage behind the island, with depths at least 20 feet to within a few yards of shore. The island is a wildlife reserve, no access. There is a small dock on the land side but it is private. We were well protected from a big storm when we were there in September. Minimal current but plenty of room to swing if the wind blows up the channel.

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