Reviews: Griffis Park–Merritt Island

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Holding:
5.00
Good
Wind Protection:
3.33
Open to southwest and wakes
Current Flow:
3.75
Wake Protection:
2.67
Open to southwest and wakes
Scenic Beauty:
2.56
Ease of Shopping:
3.14
Shore Access:
3.86
Pet Friendly:
4.33
Cell Service:
4.29
WiFi:
2.00

  • Review for Griffis Park–Merritt Island

    Reviewed by: Peter Searles, Schuyler, on Apr 18, 2024
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 31'
    Draft: 2.5'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    5
    Wake Protection:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    3
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    1
    Pet Friendly:
    1
    Cell Service:
    5
    WiFi:
    1

    Anchored here after the Lee Wenner Park free dock became untenable due to the wind shifting out of the south. We anchored in 6-7 feet of water. The anchor set quickly and came up just slightly muddy with some shells mixed in. We did not access shore facilities and cannot address shopping, shore access or whether or not this location was pet friendly.

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  • Review for Griffis Park–Merritt Island

    Reviewed by: Jason Spitz on May 12, 2023
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    1
    Ease of Shopping:
    5
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    5
    Cell Service:
    3

    Three years later and our review remains consistent. We were only here one night this visit. Lots of room for transients. There are still many long term boats and quite a few sunken vessels. Holding here is excellent and access to services very good. This is a great anchorage to stage going in/out at Cape Canaveral Inlet.

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  • Review for Griffis Park–Merritt Island

    Reviewed by: LindaWilkes on May 9, 2023
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Ease of Shopping:
    4
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    5

    Clean, pretty, lovely dinghydock. Nice park for dog walks. Pump out facility across channel.near WestMarine, HomeDepot.

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  • Review for Griffis Park–Merritt Island

    Reviewed by: Jimmi on Apr 26, 2023
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 30'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    5
    Wake Protection:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    3
    Ease of Shopping:
    5
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    5
    Cell Service:
    5
    WiFi:
    1

    No protection from north winds. easy access to shopping,

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  • Review for Griffis Park–Merritt Island

    Reviewed by: Hal Goldschlag on Mar 22, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 37'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    2
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    5
    Cell Service:
    4
    WiFi:
    4

    We anchored overnight with good holding. The anchor came up muddy but we cleaned it off with the salt water wash down. It was very easy to take the dog to land. We went to Griffs Landing and also to the Intracoastal Park.

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  • Review for Griffis Park–Merritt Island

    Reviewed by: Jane Hawkey, Explorer II, on Jan 20, 2022
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 57'
    Draft: 5.5'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    2
    Current Flow:
    2
    Wake Protection:
    2
    Scenic Beauty:
    3
    Cell Service:
    5

    We came in from an offshore jump and dropped the hook here just before the bridge for two nights rest. There was no wind and our anchor held firm in mud. The few boat wakes were coming from the west side of the channel so we found the anchorage quite comfortable. A few bugs showed up so put up screens if you have them. Didn't go ashore.

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  • Review for Griffis Park–Merritt Island

    Reviewed by: Dave Anderson on May 22, 2021
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    1
    Scenic Beauty:
    3

    Spent a night while transiting north. Winds were out of the east at 20 but was calm otherwise. Held great in 9’ of water. Wakes from vessels on the ICW started around 6:30am.

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  • Review for Griffis Park–Merritt Island

    Reviewed by: Jason Spitz on May 23, 2020
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    1
    Ease of Shopping:
    5
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    5
    Cell Service:
    3
    WiFi:
    2

    We spent 3 nights here. Great Anchorage off the ICW with lots of room for dozens of boats. We anchored in 7-8 feet of water. Big storm one night with 30+ knot gusts. All boats in Anchorage held well. Several resident derelict boats close to shore in shallow water. Free Dinghy dock is excellent condition by the bait shop and Ms Apples Crab Shack. From there it’s a short 2 blocks to West Marine. A couple more blocks and you have Home Depot, Publix, CVS, Multiple restaurants. About 1.5 miles to 3 major auto part stores all across from one another. Don’t miss Sno Hut for Italian ice or sno balls! Across on the Southeast side is historic old town Cocoa. There are new docks being built. They are actively working on completing them but as of May 22, 2020 they remain closed. Recommend Thai Thai restaurant in downtown. Great stop to walk around with lots of shopping and historical buildings.

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  • Review for Griffis Park–Merritt Island

    Reviewed by: Mark Lawrence on May 5, 2019
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 38'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    2
    Scenic Beauty:
    2
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    1
    Cell Service:
    5

    Great anchorage for winds with easterly component. Exposed to north and west. Lots of room.

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