- Shelter
- NW, N
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the village of Oriental, on the Neuse River in eastern North Carolina, beside Lou Mac Park.
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Anchorage on the Neuse River close to Oriental, near the half-acre Lou Mac Park waterfront. Mud bottom. Sheltered from the NW and N; open to the river on its southern and eastern sides.
Practical
Free anchorage with no facilities of its own. The two town free docks lie about 0.3 mile to the NW and W, each first come first served, with no water or shore power and roughly 7 feet at mid-dock. Shops and chandlery are within walking distance in Oriental village.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 35.02284, -76.69060 (35°1.37'N 76°41.44'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Lou Mac lies at 35°1.37'N 76°41.44'W, that is 35.02284, -76.69060 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Lou Mac sheltered from?
Lou Mac is sheltered from north-west, north winds.
Can you anchor at Lou Mac?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Lou Mac.
How do boaters rate Lou Mac?
Lou Mac is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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