North River anchorage
- Shelter
- NW, NE, W, E, SW, S
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the North River along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, near Coinjock in north-eastern North Carolina, with a mud bottom.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The North River carries the ICW between Currituck Sound and Albemarle Sound. The anchorage takes shelter from most of the compass apart from a narrow gap at the SE. Mud holding. Watch the river edges, which shoal away from the marked channel.
Practical
Open anchorage with no facilities. Coinjock Marina lies 3.6 miles north at ICW Mile 50 for fuel, water and provisions, and Lamb's Marina is 10.2 miles to the west.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 36.29087, -75.96964 (36°17.45'N 75°58.18'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north-east, west, east, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 3.6/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
North River anchorage lies at 36°17.45'N 75°58.18'W, that is 36.29087, -75.96964 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is North River anchorage sheltered from?
North River anchorage is sheltered from north-west, north-east, west, east, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at North River anchorage?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at North River anchorage.
How do boaters rate North River anchorage?
North River anchorage is rated 3.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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