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Ossabaw Island - Big Tom Creek

Location: Bear River
Mile Marker: Mile 612.5
Lat / Lon: N 31° 46.317' / W 081° 08.850'
Depth: 9-14 Feet
Description:
NOTE: PER GA HB 833 DO NOT ANCHOR WITHIN 150 FEET OF A MARINE STRUCTURE SUCH AS A PRIVATE DOCK OR 300 FEET OF A MARINA, OR WITHIN 500 FEET OF APPROVED COMMERCIAL SHELLFISH GROWING AREAS.

4.25

(4)

4.25 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.50

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.00

Exposed to Northwest

Current Flow:

2.25

Wake Protection:

4.33

Exposed to Northwest

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

1.50

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Ossabaw Island - Big Tom Creek

Reviewed by: Alan Little, North Star, on Apr 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

1

WiFi:

1

Beautiful and quiet anchorage. Lots of current due to 10' tidal range. Anchor set easily and came up clean. Found reasonable depth down just past the bend.

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Review for Ossabaw Island - Big Tom Creek

Reviewed by: Geoff Kalka, the preview, on Oct 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

WiFi:

1

This is by far our favorite anchorage yet!!! Such a breathtaking location!

If you don't stay here you are missing out :)

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Review for Ossabaw Island - Big Tom Creek

Reviewed by: Becky Nelson, Knot Tide Down, on Jun 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

1

Very quiet anchorage with more than enough depth for any boat. Dolphins were there during high tide times...Loved that! Wind kicked up at certain times with no issues on the hook....generally protected from the southeast to southwest. I have T-Mobile and service was extremely spotty. My husband has AT&T and had decent service. Overall great peaceful stop. Highly recommend it.

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Review for Ossabaw Island - Big Tom Creek

Reviewed by: Skipper Bob on Jun 1, 2016
Draft: 0.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

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