- Shelter
- NW, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Cove on the north coast of Ragged Island in the Pye Islands, off the Kenai Peninsula in southern Alaska.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached from the waters around the Pye Islands, near McArthur Pass between the islands and the McCarty Peninsula. The bottom is sand and rock, so the anchor should be checked once set. The cove is enclosed on most sides and exposed only to the north.
Ashore
Ragged Island lies within the cruising grounds bordering Kenai Fjords National Park. There are no facilities, shops or roads. The nearest harbour services are at Seldovia, about 46 miles to the west.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 59.43837, -150.34839 (59°26.30'N 150°20.90'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 2.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Mc Arthur Cove lies at 59°26.30'N 150°20.90'W, that is 59.43837, -150.34839 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Mc Arthur Cove sheltered from?
Mc Arthur Cove is sheltered from north-west, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Mc Arthur Cove?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Mc Arthur Cove.
How do boaters rate Mc Arthur Cove?
Mc Arthur Cove is rated 2.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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