- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sheltered anchorage in the Les Cheneaux Islands on northern Lake Huron, sand bottom, protection from all directions.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached through the channels of the island chain on the south-east tip of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The bay is enclosed by islands and holds well in sand. Cedarville lies about 2 miles to the north-west for supplies and fuel.
Ashore
Government Island, the only public island in the chain, sits within the Hiawatha National Forest and has rustic campsites and walking trails reached by tender.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 45.97364, -84.32043 (45°58.42'N 84°19.23'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.1/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Government Bay lies at 45°58.42'N 84°19.23'W, that is 45.97364, -84.32043 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Government Bay sheltered from?
Government Bay is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Government Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Government Bay.
How do boaters rate Government Bay?
Government Bay is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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