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Pulpit Harbor

Location: Penobscot Bay
Mile Marker: North Haven Island
Lat / Lon: N 44° 09.220' / W 068° 53.090'
Depth: 20-24 ft

3.80

(5)

3.80 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.00

Somewhat exposed NW

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

4.00

Somewhat exposed NW

Scenic Beauty:

4.40

Ease of Shopping:

2.25

At the northeastern end of the harbor, a public float provides a dinghy dock. From the dock itâ€™s a short walk to North Haven Grocery (124 Pulpit Harbor Rd., 207-867-2233), a small grocery store that is surprisingly well stocked.

Shore Access:

4.00

Pet Friendly:

4.33

Cell Service:

3.75

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Pulpit Harbor

Reviewed by: Michael Cyr, Brizo, on Oct 16, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 33'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

anchor in 20+ at low outside the moorings. Exposed to NW but still a nice anchorage.

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Review for Pulpit Harbor

Reviewed by: Matt Claiborne, Dulcinea, on Sep 26, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Pulpit Harbor was the most overrated spot we found in all of Maine. Perhaps it was amazing years ago, but we found it crowded with moorings and generally too busy with lobster boat wakes and noise. The lobster boats have constructed a staging float in Billys Cove, so they go back and forth from the town dock and there all day long, usually loudly while pushing a good wake, weaving in between the anchored boats.

There is not much room to anchor, and where you can, it is deep--25-30 feet MLW—good holding in mud and good protection from all directions except north.

We had read that there are some moorings for rent, but we could not figure out which ones or who you'd contact.

The town landing dock (inner harbor just before the bridge) has ample room for dinghies but is still overcrowded. So, you'll wind up scrambling over other dinghies or getting on and off at the end of the pier. Walking on North Haven was pleasant. There is a very short hiking trail and a small preserve right at the town landing dock.

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Review for Pulpit Harbor

Reviewed by: Tina Pickell on Jun 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 62'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Since our visit was in mid-June and mid-week, many moorings were unused. We anchored in good holding mud with a spectacular sunset view of Maine's coast through the bay's mouth. Dock at northeast side allowed good access for walking our dog. No services, but a quiet spot for the night.

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Review for Pulpit Harbor

Reviewed by: Jennifer Carroll on Aug 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 0.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

1

Good holding, can be crowded and a bit deep. Dinghy dock on the far east side of the dock and a short (1/2 mi) walk to the North Haven general store for groceries. No other services.

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Review for Pulpit Harbor

Reviewed by: Luke Carpenter on Aug 29, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 53'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Good holding in 10 - 20 feet of water and a mud bottom. Lots of mooring balls, some of which are available. The harbor is open to W'ly - NW'ly winds but we held in 35 knots. The dinghy dock is located at the head of the cove near the bridge. A small cove to starboard as you enter has deep water and we observed two large sailboats anchored there but use your sounder and remember the tides are 10 feet or so here. There's nothing within walking distance so grab your bike and enjoy the Maine scenery. We found farm stands and fish markets that sold fresh products.

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