- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E, SW
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the Piankatank River on Virginia's Middle Peninsula, with a mud bottom and good shelter from the northern sector.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Enter the Piankatank from the Chesapeake Bay past Stingray Point, then follow the marked channel inland. The cove is sheltered from NW through E and round to SW; winds from the southern sector run straight in. Mud holding throughout.
Practical
Open anchorage with no shore facilities. Chesapeake Bay Boat Basin lies 1.6 miles north for fuel and repairs, and Regent Point Marina is 6.6 miles to the SW.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 37.67354, -76.34302 (37°40.41'N 76°20.58'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Hunts Cove lies at 37°40.41'N 76°20.58'W, that is 37.67354, -76.34302 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Hunts Cove sheltered from?
Hunts Cove is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Hunts Cove?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Hunts Cove.
How do boaters rate Hunts Cove?
Hunts Cove is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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