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Upper Broad Creek #1

Location: Neuse River
Lat / Lon: N 35° 03.648' / W 076° 56.344'
Depth: 5+
Tide: 3 feet
Description:
This is a wide creek with depths generally in the 7-10 foot range, although you'll find a few shallower spots in this area. Room for many boats, you'll often have this anchorage by yourself to just enjoy wildlife or nature. It's a good spot coming in/out of New Bern/Bridgeton to just get away from town. No services here. Most of the surrounding area is private. River is nice to explore by kayak or dinghy. Cell service was good with TMobile.

Holding:

5.00

Holding is excellent in 5-12 feet of thick mud. Pick your spot based on your draft.

Wind Protection:

5.00

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

5.00

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

No immediate shore access. You likely could arrange to tie your dinghy at Blackbeard Sailing Club directly across on the west side or go to Northwest Creek Marina a bit further away.

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

1.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Upper Broad Creek #1

Reviewed by: Jon, Moonglow, on Dec 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 30'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

1

WiFi:

1

Good holding in 8 feet. Chain comes up muddy. Good wind protection and no wake. There is a sailing club and private docks, but otherwise no shore access. One bar with AT&T. Stayed here a few times with one or two other boats, but there is miles of room for more. Good staging spot for coming or leaving New Bern, or a close spot to get out into nature and explore the creek.

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