Mouillage

Skipjack Cove

4.5United StatesChesapeake Bay
Shelter
NW, N, NE, W, E
Seabed
sand, mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage in a sheltered cove off the Sassafras River near Georgetown, Maryland, about seven miles up from the river mouth.

  • Water
  • Pontoon
  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Work up the Sassafras River following the channel markers to buoy N 14, then turn into the cove. Holding is on sand and mud. The cove is protected from north-west through east, but stays open to the south.

Practical

Skipjack Cove Marina lies 0.2 nm east with fuel, water and shower facilities and a riverside restaurant. Duffy Creek Marina is a further 0.2 nm beyond, 0.4 nm from the anchorage.

Ashore

Small sand beaches line the cove. The marina restaurant overlooks the river, and the village of Georgetown sits a short distance up the Sassafras with provisions and waterfront eateries.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
39.36678, -75.89693 (39°22.01'N 75°53.82'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds
Seabed
sand, mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Water, Pontoon, Beach
Boaters' rating
4.5/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Skipjack Cove lies at 39°22.01'N 75°53.82'W, that is 39.36678, -75.89693 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Skipjack Cove sheltered from?

Skipjack Cove is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds.

Can you anchor at Skipjack Cove?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Skipjack Cove.

How do boaters rate Skipjack Cove?

Skipjack Cove is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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