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Hampton River Downtown

Location: Hampton River
Mile Marker: Mile 196.2
Lat / Lon: N 37° 01.370' / W 076° 20.492'
Depth: 6-15 Feet
Description:
Boats may anchor anywhere past red daybeacon 20. Do not block traffic, interfere with the private marina or with the city dock.

3.67

(3)

3.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.33

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.33

Open Northeast, Southwest and Wakes

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

4.00

Open Northeast, Southwest and Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

2.33

Ease of Shopping:

4.67

Shore Access:

4.67

Pet Friendly:

4.33

Cell Service:

4.67

WiFi:

4.00

Review for Hampton River Downtown

Reviewed by: George on Jun 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 0.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

4

It was very tight. The main constraints were crab pots throughout and the channel. There was one small mono permanently anchored and room for maybe two other boats. Holding was excellent through 30kt winds during TS. City marina has a dinghy dock for seeing the town which does have pleasant offerings. I'm not sure if the anchorage description of anywhere past R20 is accurate since there is a marked channel in that area which is the turning basin for the large river tour boat that docks at the city docks. Best to anchor E of the two small red channel markers to stay out of it's way.

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Review for Hampton River Downtown

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz, Breathe, on Jul 26, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

4

Loved the town of Hampton. The Anchorage is small. We were one of 3 forty plus foot cats sharing the space and we were close. A monohull came in after and clearly anchored in the channel. The dock master at Hampton is fantastic and offered free bike loans and info about town. Good selection of restaurants and the brewery directly across from the Anchorage is great. They'll even custom can pints for you of whatever is on tap to bring back to the boat. Internet access from brewery with purchase. Verizon and Google Fi excellent. Nice Food Lion a short Walk away. Several pharmacies walkable. Lots to see. Unfortunately quite a bit closed due to COVID. Restaurants have Main Street closed and set up tables in the street with excellent social distancing.

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Review for Hampton River Downtown

Reviewed by: Skipper Bob on Jun 1, 2016
Draft: 0.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

4

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