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Frederica River (North)

Location: Mackay River
Mile Marker: Mile 665.7
Lat / Lon: N 31° 13.333' / W 081° 23.633'
Depth: 9-20 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.

4.14

(7)

4.14 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.71

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.50

Exposed to West

Current Flow:

3.14

Wake Protection:

3.83

Exposed to West

Scenic Beauty:

4.86

Ease of Shopping:

1.20

Shore Access:

3.83

Visits ashore are possible at some states of the tide, but be mindful that the tide can sometimes rise and fall 2 feet in an hour during the middle of the cycle. Dinghies can be left high and dry, making reentry to the water difficult, if not impossible.

Pet Friendly:

3.67

Cell Service:

3.67

WiFi:

1.50

Review for Frederica River (North)

Reviewed by: david kanzler, Hygge, on Mar 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 29'
Draft: 2.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Nice place to drop the hook. You will swing 180 degrees with tide change. Park is nice with old fort ruins and nice visitor center. Dinghy dock in mud within two hours of low tide. If coming from the north, the entrance to the creek was shallower than our Garmin indicated. We came through at mid-tide ( approx +3') and saw 7 feet depth.

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Review for Frederica River (North)

Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer, Do It Now, on Dec 2, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

We stopped here for the night after getting a recommendation from a friend. We came in from the north end of the river, winding our way down to the fort. We dropped anchor in the bend of the river on the park side between the ruins of the port and the dinghy dock. Good holding, calm water, very little other traffic so no wake issues. The dinghy dock is just as others have said: you really can't bring a dinghy in within an hour or two of low tide. Coming to shore (instead of the dock) with a dinghy is a bad idea because the ground there is all mud. Still, we got to shore twice with my pups to explore the historic site and take a hike. There were quite a few tourists in the area, but it was not crowded and the loop trail through the woods was mostly empty. (Be aware that ticks are a problem so check yourself and your dogs.) We did not see any Rangers at all. We were the only boat at that anchorage. A good, peaceful stop.

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Review for Frederica River (North)

Reviewed by: Abroad Reach on Mar 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Great anchorage if you want to visit the Fort Frederica park. The hold is good in mud. We typically anchor to the west of the fort but there is space to the south as well. While there is very little fetch in this area there isn't a lot of wind protection from any direction except E. There is also a lot of current and unless there is significant wind you will point into the current which will keep you centered in the channel.

The park is really nice for a walk, and we enjoyed the ranger talk. The dock to get to shore is only available mid-tide and higher. Be careful you don't get stranded at low because there are several feet of mud exposed between the river and the ladder at low tide.

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Review for Frederica River (North)

Reviewed by: Bret Butler, Lucy 2, on Jan 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

3

Stopped here on our way south. We ducked in to this spot from the north ICW access on the Frederica River. Great spot to anchor next to the park. At low tide you can't get to shore, but otherwise there is a really small dock with a ladder. We will stop again.

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Review for Frederica River (North)

Reviewed by: Ernest Gilbert, Sweet Sandy Lynn, on Oct 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.8'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

This Anchorage is in Frederica River close to Fort Frederica National Monument. The assistant superintendent welcomes folks that are anchored nearby and pointed out that there is what he called a dinghy dock on the property. It is actually a manual lift for kayaks but can be used if you were careful about the tide rising and falling. It has a ladder. I have taken my dog numerous times and just clean up after her. She weighs only 30 pounds so I can lift her to the dock if the tide is 1/2 or more. It is a beautiful place with wonderful old oak trees and there is a museum and docets that will tell you all about the history.

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Review for Frederica River (North)

Reviewed by: Capt' John, Socially Sea Cured, on Nov 18, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.9'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Stayed here for a week to wait out winds. We anchored farther up, past the fort. No boats went by so no wakes. Current did NOT reverse during that week. Anchor set well and came up clean. Will do this again.

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Review for Frederica River (North)

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:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

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