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South Altamaha River

Location: Buttermilk Sound
Mile Marker: Mile 662
Lat / Lon: N 31° 18.667' / W 081° 24.517'
Depth: 7-20 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.

3.20

(5)

3.20 out of 5 stars

Holding:

3.80

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

1.67

Exposed to Southeast

Current Flow:

1.50

Wake Protection:

3.50

Exposed to Southeast

Scenic Beauty:

4.80

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

4.00

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

3.50

WiFi:

1.00

Review for South Altamaha River

Reviewed by: Kay Wilson, The Journey II, on Mar 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Meridian 408, 4 ft. Draft, 35 lb. Delta plow anchor. This was an exciting Anchorage for us, as we just purchased our boat and this was our very first Anchorage.

We arrived near low tide. Anchored in 6 ft. of water. The tide went down about 2 more feet before swinging back to incoming. The anchor bit on the first try and held well all night. There was also a derelict boat in this Anchorage, but didn't bother us a bit.

The anchorage is beautiful, with plenty of room. The winds were calm, so I can't comment on protection. The current was pretty strong, but the anchor held. Also saw a georgous sunset and watched the sun rise the next morning. The coordinates where we anchored were North 31° 18.701 West 81° 24.44.

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Review for South Altamaha River

Reviewed by: Mike Worsley, Islena, on Jun 26, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

1

Holding:

1

Scenic Beauty:

5

Our anchor did not hold after trying twice. Slippery soft mud! Our anchor has always held first try.

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Review for South Altamaha River

Reviewed by: Andrew Levy, Luna, on Dec 29, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

1

Good for going ashore at the beach. Anchored just off of the beach across from green mark. Bottom drops off to 30' at high tide, very close to the shore line. Bugs were a nuisance. Dog walk was limited space but easy to get to

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Review for South Altamaha River

Reviewed by: Elena&Meg on Dec 31, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

5

The anchorage is large but the current tears through it. Recommend using two anchors. Shrimp boats use the river, but it's large enough not to worry about them. They also slowed, going passed us. Amazing sunset and sunrise views, there's a gorgeous, sandy beach and pine tree covered bank -- easy access by tender -- where the river enters the waterway.

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Review for South Altamaha River

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

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

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