Port

Onancock Wharf & Marina

5.0Onancock, United StatesChesapeake Bay
VHF channel
16

Town marina at the head of Onancock Creek, about four miles up from the Chesapeake Bay, on Virginia's Eastern Shore.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Reach the wharf by following Onancock Creek inland from the bay. The marina sits in the centre of town. VHF 16.

Practical

Twelve berths on a floating dock plus a long bulkhead for larger power and sail vessels. Water, shore power, petrol, diesel and pump-out are available, along with private heads and showers and free use of washer and dryer. A courtesy car and golf carts for hire serve marina guests. Open mid-March to mid-November.

Ashore

The wharf is in the heart of Onancock's historic district, walkable for shops and restaurants. Ker Place, a Federal house museum built around 1799 to 1803, is run by the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
37.71194, -75.75563 (37°42.72'N 75°45.34'W)
Town
Onancock
Country
United States
VHF channel
16
Boaters' rating
5.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Onancock Wharf & Marina lies at 37°42.72'N 75°45.34'W, that is 37.71194, -75.75563 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 16 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

Which VHF channel for Onancock Wharf & Marina?

Onancock Wharf & Marina answers on VHF channel 16.

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Onancock Wharf & Marina is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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