- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
ICW anchorage near Little Marsh Island, off Sister Creek east of Jacksonville in north-east Florida.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Lies just off the Intracoastal Waterway where it meets the St Johns River near Mayport. Sand bottom. Sheltered from NW through NE and from the W and E; open to the south. The Sister Creek bascule bridge to the north has a closed clearance of 24 feet and opens on request.
Practical
A free anchorage with no facilities ashore. Clapboard Creek Marina is about 0.6 mile to the N, and Sister Creek public docks lie roughly 2.6 miles to the E for those needing services or a berth.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 30.39635, -81.50792 (30°23.78'N 81°30.48'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Little Marsh Island lies at 30°23.78'N 81°30.48'W, that is 30.39635, -81.50792 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Little Marsh Island sheltered from?
Little Marsh Island is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds.
Can you anchor at Little Marsh Island?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Little Marsh Island.
How do boaters rate Little Marsh Island?
Little Marsh Island is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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