- Shelter
- NW, N, W, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Burnt Island near North Haven, in Penobscot Bay, Maine. Sand bottom, sheltered from north-west through south to south-east.
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from Penobscot Bay with the island close aboard. The anchorage takes the swing from north-west round to south-east, but lies open to the east. Sand holding is good. Keep clear of lobster gear, which is dense through these waters.
Ashore
Burnt Island is a 74-acre town park belonging to North Haven, with a footpath that loops the shoreline and a dinghy float usable at any state of the tide. Billings Diesel and Marine on Deer Isle lies 5.8 miles east for fuel, repairs and chandlery.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 44.14461, -68.81180 (44°8.68'N 68°48.71'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Burnt Island lies at 44°8.68'N 68°48.71'W, that is 44.14461, -68.81180 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Burnt Island sheltered from?
Burnt Island is sheltered from north-west, north, west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Burnt Island?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Burnt Island.
How do boaters rate Burnt Island?
Burnt Island is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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