- Shelter
- NW, N, W, SW, S
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage at the head of Shelburne Bay on Lake Champlain, Shelburne, Vermont, with a sand and weed bottom.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The bay carries depths of 10 to 15 feet. Mooring fields line much of the west shore, so anchoring room is limited. Sand bottom with patches of weed, so check the anchor is well set. The head of the bay is open to the north down the lake. Shelburne Shipyard, the longest running marina on Lake Champlain, lies 1.7 miles north.
Ashore
Shelburne Bay Park rings the head of the bay, with the Allen Hill Trail and a 2.5-mile recreation path for walking. The LaPlatte River Marsh Natural Area, a 230-acre wetland reserve south of Bay Road, can be explored on foot or by canoe.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 44.40671, -73.23818 (44°24.40'N 73°14.29'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.6/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Head of Shelburne Bay lies at 44°24.40'N 73°14.29'W, that is 44.40671, -73.23818 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Head of Shelburne Bay sheltered from?
Head of Shelburne Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Head of Shelburne Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Head of Shelburne Bay.
How do boaters rate Head of Shelburne Bay?
Head of Shelburne Bay is rated 4.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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