- Shelter
- W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage in the Banana River near Port Canaveral, by the Canaveral Barge Canal in Brevard County, Florida.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Mud bottom, sheltered from west through south-east. The Banana River channel here is well marked, and the Canaveral Barge Canal links west to the Indian River and east to Port Canaveral through the Canaveral Lock.
Practical
No facilities on site. Port Canaveral Yacht Club lies 1 mile east and Scorpion Marine 1 mile south-east.
Story
Canaveral Lock, on the eastern arm of the barge canal, is the largest navigation lock in Florida. Passage is free of charge and takes 20 to 30 minutes.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 28.41432, -80.64733 (28°24.86'N 80°38.84'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Banana River/ Canaveral lies at 28°24.86'N 80°38.84'W, that is 28.41432, -80.64733 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Banana River/ Canaveral sheltered from?
Banana River/ Canaveral is sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Banana River/ Canaveral?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Banana River/ Canaveral.
How do boaters rate Banana River/ Canaveral?
Banana River/ Canaveral is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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