- Shelter
- E
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the lower Neuse River near New Bern, on the North Carolina coast.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The Neuse runs broad here and the anchorage sits in open water sheltered only from the east. Pick the lee shore according to the forecast. The bottom is sand and holds well. The river links downtown New Bern to the Intracoastal Waterway.
Practical
Northwest Creek Marina lies 2.1 nm NW, in the protected basin at Fairfield Harbour, with a fuel dock and a ship store. Duck Creek Marina and Boatyard is 5.1 nm NW. Downtown New Bern is about 5 nm by water.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 35.04513, -76.93408 (35°2.71'N 76°56.04'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Live Oak Bay lies at 35°2.71'N 76°56.04'W, that is 35.04513, -76.93408 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Live Oak Bay sheltered from?
Live Oak Bay is sheltered from east winds.
Can you anchor at Live Oak Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Live Oak Bay.
How do boaters rate Live Oak Bay?
Live Oak Bay is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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