Mouillage

Smugglers Island

4.5United StatesGreat Lakes
Shelter
E, SW, S, SE
Seabed
algae, mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage off a small wooded island in the St. Lawrence River, near Thousand Island Park on Wellesley Island, New York.

  • Beach
  • Seagrass

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Set in the upper St. Lawrence among the Thousand Islands. The bottom is mud with patches of weed, so check the anchor is well set. Shelter runs from east through south to south-west, leaving the spot open to the north and the river's main channel.

Practical

No facilities on the island. Thousand Island Park Marina lies 3 miles to the south and Marina Chalk 3.5 miles to the south for fuel, water and provisions.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
44.33483, -76.02137 (44°20.09'N 76°1.28'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from east, south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed
algae, mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach, Seagrass
Boaters' rating
4.5/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Smugglers Island lies at 44°20.09'N 76°1.28'W, that is 44.33483, -76.02137 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Smugglers Island sheltered from?

Smugglers Island is sheltered from east, south-west, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Smugglers Island?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Smugglers Island.

How do boaters rate Smugglers Island?

Smugglers Island is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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