- Shelter
- NW, N, W, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Dog Hammock Spit on the Sapelo River, coastal Georgia, mud bottom, used as a stop on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The Sapelo River runs strong tides, so allow extra scope for a range that can exceed 7 ft. Holding is good in mud. The spot lies open to winds and chop from NE and E.
Practical
No facilities at the anchorage. Fisherman's Lodge is 4.5 nm to the NW and Dallas Bluff Marina 4.6 nm to the NW for fuel and provisions. Carry stores aboard for this stretch of the Georgia ICW.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 31.52931, -81.24536 (31°31.76'N 81°14.72'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 3.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Dog Hammock Spit lies at 31°31.76'N 81°14.72'W, that is 31.52931, -81.24536 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Dog Hammock Spit sheltered from?
Dog Hammock Spit is sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Dog Hammock Spit?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Dog Hammock Spit.
How do boaters rate Dog Hammock Spit?
Dog Hammock Spit is rated 3.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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