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Cumberland Island South

Location: Cumberland Sound
Mile Marker: 711
Lat / Lon: N 30° 45.417' / W 081° 28.597'
Depth: 9
Tide: 6
Description:
11 7 2023 anchored right on this marker. Had 12 other boats spread out through the anchorages North along this stretch. Viewed submarine going out to sea with its escorts. Did not go in as far North as we usually do this time. We were using this to stage for next day going to Fernandina Beach. Good holding. Farther north has less wakes and some access to the island so if visiting the island suggest going to anchorage farther North.

4.60

(5)

4.60 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.80

good holding

Wind Protection:

3.40

Current Flow:

3.40

Wake Protection:

3.25

Scenic Beauty:

4.60

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

4.75

Shore accès in further North anchorage.

Pet Friendly:

3.25

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

3.33

Review for Cumberland Island South

Reviewed by: Janeen Axtell on Dec 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 53'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

We really liked this anchorage and the popularity was exemplified by the gaggle of boats that anchored the night we stopped there. Holding was good and the anchor came up clean. There was shore access for pets and dinghys. The current was manageable and the sunset and sunrise were stunning. Wind protection was on two sides. We were nearer to the ICW so we were waked a few times but it never was a problem. We use Starlink so I cannot comment on cell or Wifi. I would not hesitate to come back and anchor here.

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Review for Cumberland Island South

Reviewed by: Julie Moeller, Sweet and Salty, on Nov 11, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

4

My only complaint about this anchorage was it was soooo buggy! We got eaten alive by no-see-ums when pulling the anchor in the morning.

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Review for Cumberland Island South

Reviewed by: Karen Ratte, See Level, on Apr 9, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

A must stop if weather supports — fascinating history of the island. Lots of trails, NPS tours available.
Note that there are two ferry docks — Dungeness (near this anchorage) and Sea Camp (about 1 mi further north) and the north ends of both of these are public dinghy docks. Dungeness is closer to the ruins, Sea Camp
has more trails in different directions and shorter to the beach. Bathrooms at both open during park hours.

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Review for Cumberland Island South

Reviewed by: Pipe Dream on Mar 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

Anchored in 9 feet of water, a strong hold in mud, shared the anchorage with 5 sailboats and 2 motor boats. Very light boat traffic as it was a weekday. Watched the ferry load and unload visitors on the island.

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Review for Cumberland Island South

Reviewed by: Francis Gravel on Dec 4, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 6.7'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

3

Nice place right in front of the dinghy dock. holding on the firts try with a Vulcan 20kg. Beautiful sunset and a lot to see in cumberland island. kids will love armadillo, deer or horses that live on Cumberland Island.

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