- Shelter
- NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage in Sawmill Bay State Marine Park, on the south side of Valdez Arm in Prince William Sound, Alaska, about 15 miles west of Valdez.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Mud bottom with good holding. The best shelter is in the south-west arm of the bay; the spot is open to the NE, E and SE. There is no road access and arrival is by boat only, three miles west of the Valdez Narrows.
Ashore
The marine park has two tent platforms, a fire ring and a bear-proof food locker north of Steller Creek on the west shore. Fresh water can be drawn from Steller Creek and other streams.
Story
The 5,300-acre park is ringed by peaks rising to around 4,000 feet, and its name recalls the region's logging history. Otters, seals and bears are seen in the bay.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 61.04705, -146.79301 (61°2.82'N 146°47.58'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 3.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Sawmill Bay lies at 61°2.82'N 146°47.58'W, that is 61.04705, -146.79301 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Sawmill Bay sheltered from?
Sawmill Bay is sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Sawmill Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Sawmill Bay.
How do boaters rate Sawmill Bay?
Sawmill Bay is rated 3.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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