Mouillage

Harness Creek

4.7United StatesChesapeake Bay

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Shelter: NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, SE
Seabed: sand
Anchoring: Allowed

Sheltered anchorage in Harness Creek off the South River, about 3 miles south-west of Annapolis, Maryland.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Reached from the South River by a narrow wooded entrance. The creek winds inland and gives shelter from almost every direction, which makes it a popular hurricane hole on the upper Chesapeake. Sand bottom with good holding.

Practical

Anchoring only, with no facilities on the water. Pocahontas Marina lies 1.1 miles south-west and Londontowne Marina 1.3 miles west for fuel and supplies.

Ashore

The creek borders Quiet Waters Park, a 340-acre county park with paved trails, a car-top boat launch and a dog beach on Harness Creek itself. The park visitor centre has an art gallery, and seasonal concessions rent kayaks and canoes.

Key facts

Type: Anchorage
Coordinates: 38.93697, -76.51051 (38°56.22'N 76°30.63'W)
Country: United States
Shelter: Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south-east winds
Seabed: sand
Anchoring: Allowed
Boaters' rating: 4.7/5
Updated: July 7, 2026