Anchorage

Mill Creek

4.0United StatesChesapeake Bay
Shelter
NW, N, NE, SW, S, SE
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage on a creek off the Yeocomico River, a tidal tributary of the lower Potomac in the Northern Neck of Virginia.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Enter the Yeocomico River from the Potomac and work up toward Kinsale. Mill Creek branches off with a mud bottom and shelter from north-west through north-east and south-west through south-east. The creek is open to the east and west. The Slips marina lies 1.9 nm to the north-west.

Practical

A quiet anchorage with no facilities on the water. The nearest fuel, water and berths are at The Slips at Kinsale, 1.9 nm north-west. Point Lookout Marina is 9.4 nm to the north-east, across the Potomac in Maryland.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
38.00972, -76.54721 (38°0.58'N 76°32.83'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Boaters' rating
4.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Mill Creek lies at 38°0.58'N 76°32.83'W, that is 38.00972, -76.54721 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Mill Creek sheltered from?

Mill Creek is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, south-west, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Mill Creek?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Mill Creek.

How do boaters rate Mill Creek?

Mill Creek is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

The Slips

Kinsale, United States

4.8Harbour1.9 NM

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