Reviews: North River - Broad Creek

Review for North River - Broad Creek

Reviewed by: Malcolm Rubel on Apr 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Leave the ICW at R 164 and head almost due west about 1.5 miles to the anchorage icon which is placed just outside the entrance to Broad Creek. Watch for crab pots. We went another 500 yards closer to shore to gain protection from the forecasted 15 mph winds from the SW and anchored in 9 feet of water with good holding. Although there is sufficient depth for boats to work up into the creek we found no need to do this and spent a comfortable night with calm waters in the lee of the shore. There is room for any number of boats and, depending on wind directions, there is room up and down the shoreline with 10 feet of depth at least a mile north of the anchorage icon to protect against west and NW winds. If there are winds with an easterly component, you might think about moving 30 minutes north on the ICW and try anchoring at Buck Island South. North of the anchorage icon there is one charted snag to watch out for but we found the bottom contour to be uncluttered with debris. In the morning the anchor chain came up clean but the anchor had a large clump of mud on it that required cleaning.

There is no immediate or close by shore access in this anchorage. Crab pots are scattered around the area but are not a major issue. Note must be made that "fuzzy bills" are a problem in the entire area from April through October. We have encountered them twice in the past five years. They are midges and will cover the outside of your boat and get into the engine room through the vents. Be forewarned.

Cell service was good for the big three. There is o shore access or local shopping.

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Review for North River - Broad Creek

Reviewed by: Peter Lindeman on Oct 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.1'

5.1 ft draft. 11 feet from channel to the creek. 8, 9 feet at creek entrance. Just past entrance, ran aground cheating towards west bank. Plenty of water towards east bank. Nice place.

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Review for North River - Broad Creek

Reviewed by: Ben Huggin on Apr 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 30'
Draft: 5.0'

We encountered a SE wind and the mouth of the creek is exposed to wind and waves.

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Review for North River - Broad Creek

Reviewed by: Heath Phillips, Philyria , on Nov 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 6.0'

Great anchorage. Holding was great. You can anchor almost anywhere. There can be a lot of wake during the morning and day, but calms down at night.

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Review for North River - Broad Creek

Reviewed by: Barry ONeill on Nov 27, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 5.0'

I agree with everything Tom said. I would definitely recommend this great hide away protected anchorage.

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Review for North River - Broad Creek

Reviewed by: Robert on Oct 13, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Anchored near entrance of creek outside. Good holding all around, next time we will go inside. Wind was S to SW GOOD PROTECTION out side for prevailing wind.

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Review for North River - Broad Creek

Reviewed by: Gabriel Mondragon on Oct 6, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 26'
Draft: 4.0'

Beautiful spot. Loved it.

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Review for North River - Broad Creek

Reviewed by: Lucy Wilcox on Dec 13, 2016
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.9'

We anchored in 25 knots of north wind and had great protection. We saw 5 feet on our depth sounder about 1/3 of the way up. No shore access, and the marshy banks mean there is no landing for a dog walk. Scenic, dark spot with amazing star viewing.

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Review for North River - Broad Creek

Reviewed by: Tom on Oct 18, 2016
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Tricky creek entrance to spot, but very well worth it once you're in. Plenty of room to swing and for other boats (there were 6 including us). 7' entry and 10' inside. We had 15-20 Knots from NE and held OK. Saw a couple river otters.

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Review for North River - Broad Creek

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

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