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South River - Harness Creek Hole

Location: South River
Mile Marker: Mile 58.6 - 5.5 Miles Upriver
Lat / Lon: N 38° 56.068' / W 076° 30.401'
Depth: 8-11 Feet
Description:
A perfect hurricane hole. High banks all around. Walk dog at Quiet Waters Park. Verizon signal is strong.

4.67

(3)

4.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

5.00

All Around

Current Flow:

4.67

Wake Protection:

5.00

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

3.00

You may tie your dinghy to the dock at Quiet Waters park in the marked section closest to the gangway.

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Cell Service:

3.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for South River - Harness Creek Hole

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on May 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

1

WiFi:

1

Wow Beautiful !!! Little tight getting in 8ft at low tide , Great wind protection from all directions , only room for 1 boat

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Review for South River - Harness Creek Hole

Reviewed by: Heath Phillips, Philyria , on Aug 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Very cool spot, but can be intimidating at first anchoring here. Pay attention to depth.

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Review for South River - Harness Creek Hole

Reviewed by: Yinzerbob, YINZER, on Jul 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Cell Service:

5

Have anchored here several times; great anchorage. Go slow and hug the tree lined shore. Depth improves once inside, drive to the back of the cove, spin, go forward then drop your anchor.

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