Mouillage

Bettles Bay

Shelter
NW, N, NE, W, E, SW
Seabed
algae, mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Bettles Bay State Marine Park, an anchorage on the west side of Port Wells in Prince William Sound, Alaska.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Sheltered from the north-west through north and east, with the south and south-east the open quarters. Anchor over mud and weed. The nearest marina is Cliffside Marina and Yacht Club, 15.5 nautical miles to the south-west.

Ashore

Crews anchored here run the tender north towards Hobo Bay and walk in across the bog to the Granite Mine ruins. The marine park covers about 679 acres of upland and tidal water and was designated in 1983.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
60.94939, -148.30525 (60°56.96'N 148°18.31'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west winds
Seabed
algae, mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Bettles Bay lies at 60°56.96'N 148°18.31'W, that is 60.94939, -148.30525 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Bettles Bay sheltered from?

Bettles Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west winds.

Can you anchor at Bettles Bay?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Bettles Bay.

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