Marvin Keys Anchorage

• Lat / Lon: N 24° 42.636' / W 081° 38.700'
• Description:

  Marvin Key Beaches Great local spot with Bahamian like sand beaches. Just have to find elsewhere to anchor for night. The "big boat" has to anchor offshore gulfside here. Then dingy in around the islands until you come up to this spot on the inside and anchor in pure white sand. This is BETTER than Snipe point. VERY tidal. This can be a big party spot on weekends so weekdays are best. If wx is calm and from the south, then you might consider keeping the big boat anchored offshore here for the night - otherwise seek close sheltered anchorage.

  NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

  The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:

  1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
  2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
  3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.