- Type
- Harbour
Free public dock on the Hodges Street bulkhead in Raccoon Creek at Oriental, North Carolina, on the ICW at mile 182.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Enter Raccoon Creek from the Neuse River, opposite the Oriental harbour entrance. The dock is a finger pontoon T-ing off the bulkhead, with room for one boat on each side.
Practical
Free berthing limited to 48 hours within any 30-day period. No shore power, no water, generators prohibited. Free self pump-out and Wi-Fi at the dock. Public restrooms ashore.
Ashore
Village of Oriental laid out around the harbour, restaurants and the M&M Cafe within 200 m. The Bean coffee house and the Oriental Boat Show grounds are along the waterfront. Grocery store at 600 m on Broad Street.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 35.02483, -76.69569 (35°1.49'N 76°41.74'W)
- Town
- Oriental
- Country
- United States
- Boaters' rating
- 3.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Free Dock no 1 lies at 35°1.49'N 76°41.74'W, that is 35.02483, -76.69569 in decimal degrees.
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Free Dock no 1 is rated 3.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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