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Buena Vista Park

Location: Indian River North
Mile Marker: 845.2
Lat / Lon: N 29° 02.242' / W 080° 54.435'
Depth: 7 feet
Description:
Anchor South of cable area. Anchor in 9' north west of red 30, north of the bend. There is enough room for 4-5 boats here. Holding was great with 70' 3/8" G4 and 45lb Mantus. There is a good bit of current, and it will keep you in line with the river. There are also a few restaurants nearby to dinghy to. Outriggers Tiki Bar & Grill has docks as well.
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.
DISCLAIMER: The laws and regulations governing anchoring in Florida waters are complex and everchanging. If you plan to anchor, whether overnight or for an extended period, you should confirm whether you are in compliance with local and state requirements before committing to a location. Two sources of information that may be helpful are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Statutes.

Holding:

5.00

Wind Protection:

3.50

Current Flow:

3.50

Wake Protection:

2.50

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

3.50

Shore Access:

4.50

Pet Friendly:

3.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

3.00

Review for Buena Vista Park

Reviewed by: Kimberly Clute, Wandering Caye, on Jul 13, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

Nice anchorage but close to channel with lots of boat traffic. Boats were fun to watch though-yes, there were wakes but nothing crazy. People were not racing. Best part is that there is a fabulous marina and restaurant (Outriggers Tiki Bar & Grill) that you can dinghy to and dock while at the restaurant with outside seating to watch the boats come and go (good inside seating too!). We were there during snapper season so got to watch the big, pricy, fishing boats come-in festivities and cleaning their fish. Obviously we left the boat in the anchorage as we took the dinghy around the bend to the restaurant , but you have to go there!

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Review for Buena Vista Park

Reviewed by: matt Cornwell, Big U, on May 17, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Stayed on a friday and saturday night. Finally got my anchor to bite and it held steady for both nights. Anchor close to the bridge and the ICW as the depth can change in an instant, I found 7 foot was about where I ended up. On saturday it was like a boat parade...must of counted 300 boats passing everywhere, however calmed way down at night except for a few fishermen.

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