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Canal Rec Area

Location: Cumberland River
Mile Marker: 32.1
Lat / Lon: N 37° 00.010' / W 088° 12.930'
Depth: 10 ft.
Description: dinghy ashore and walk to Grand Rivers

3.67

(3)

3.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.00

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

3.33

All around, but some NE exposure

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

3.33

All around, but some NE exposure

Scenic Beauty:

3.67

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

4.67

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

3.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Canal Rec Area

Reviewed by: Capt. Mac Rubel on Oct 2, 2021
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Turn west into the anchorage by the red mark at Cumberland mm 32.1 and honor the secondary red mark as you enter the cove. Stay 50' off the south bank to have 15' (winter pool) going towards the boat launch and courtesy dock. At the dock move out into the middle of the cove and go towards the back of the cove into either the north or south arm with gently shoaling depths. Anchor at your preferred depth with reported good holding in mud. Good wind, wave, and current protection except with winds from the NE to SE. Good Cellular reception for ATT, Verizon and T-Mobile. Courtesy dock and shore access for dinghy with a 1 mile walk into town for shopping and restaurants.

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Review for Canal Rec Area

Reviewed by: Scott, Joie de Vivre, on Oct 2, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

Per Skipper Bob, came in hugging the south shore (about 50' off) and had a minimum of 12' all the way in. Least I saw was 9' as I circled before dropping the anchor just past the courtesy dock. Great protection from all but the NE. Depths are at Winter Pool.

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Review for Canal Rec Area

Reviewed by: God’s Grace on Sep 27, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

3

Very low water level. Got through the Barkley Lock just after sunset. Looked good on the map, but water level was very low, under 3 ft. So we anchored further out by red bouy. Did not feel safe from night barges.

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