Mouillage

Tarpon Basin

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

Anchorage in Florida Bay on the bayside of Key Largo, Florida, west of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Sand bottom.

Water
Pontoon

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Enter from Florida Bay watching the depth, as the basin averages only about 10 feet. The sand bottom holds well once the anchor is set, and the basin gives all-round shelter from wind. In strong blows the water can stay choppy, and boats have dragged ashore here, so check the set carefully.

Practical

Fresh water is available. The NOAA dock at Key Largo and La Presta both lie 1.9 nm to the south. The anchorage is much used as a staging point while waiting for a weather window to cross to the Bahamas or run down the Keys.

Key facts

Type: Anchorage
Coordinates: 25.12802, -80.43182 (25°7.68'N 80°25.91'W)
Country: United States
Shelter: Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds
Seabed: sand
Anchoring: Allowed
Services: Water, Pontoon
Boaters' rating: 4.8/5
Updated: July 7, 2026