Reviews: Waccamaw River - Bull Creek

Reviews Summary

The reviews highlight a series of positive experiences at a secluded anchorage near a creek, with several common themes:

1. Anchorage Quality: Reviewers consistently mention good holding for anchors, with depths around 25 feet and minimal boat traffic, leading to peaceful nights. The current helps keep boats steady in the middle of the channel.

2. Natural Beauty and Wildlife: The area is described as serene and picturesque, with tall trees, wildlife sounds, and opportunities for dinghy exploration. Reviewers appreciate the natural surroundings, including the chance to hike on Sandy Island Preserve.

3. Seclusion and Peacefulness: Many reviews emphasize the tranquility of the location, with limited disturbances from other boats and a quiet atmosphere at night. Some noted the occasional fishing boats during the day but found it manageable.

4. Amenities and Access: While the anchorage is praised for its beauty and calmness, some reviewers mentioned a lack of shore access, which would enhance the experience further.

5. Overall Experience: Several reviewers expressed a desire to extend their stay due to the enjoyable environment, with one couple staying almost a week instead of just a night or two.

In summary, this anchorage is highly regarded for its peacefulness, natural beauty, and good anchoring conditions, making it a favored spot for boaters looking for a relaxing getaway.

Review for Waccamaw River - Bull Creek

Reviewed by: david kanzler, Hygge, on Mar 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 29'
Draft: 2.5'

Anywhere from the anchor mark to the next bend is good. We anchored in 25ft and the current kept us straight all night. The next bend was 15ft. Good dinghy exploring further up. There is shore access for hiking a bit up the way on Sandy Island Preserve. Small sand boat landing. Fast moving fishing boats all day, so make sure you Don't drop the hook in a blind spot. Quieted down at night.

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Review for Waccamaw River - Bull Creek

Reviewed by: Brian Speicher, S.S. Minnow, on May 31, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.6'

pulled off ICW about a quarter mile up the creek. one other boat at the mouth. Anchored in middle of channel in about 25 ft of water. Anchor held right away with 100 ft of chain. Very peaceful with only a few small fisherman passing until sunset. Tall trees on both sides blocked wind so tide became the major influence. never got near edges of creek. Bumblebees greeted us and wildlife sounds all night. Slept great.
Anchor pulled up clean. some mud. Had 1 bar of T Mobile intermittently

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Review for Waccamaw River - Bull Creek

Reviewed by: Captain Gene on Oct 30, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

10 30 2022 here again nice wide anchorage if you are at the mouth of creek. 4 12 2021 Anchored just below marked stump and in mouth of the creek. Good holding and creek is wide here so lots of swing room if needed. Not much boat traffic here so had peaceful night. Current kept us in the middle all night so no worries. Very relaxing anchorage. If it had shore access it would be a five Star.

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Review for Waccamaw River - Bull Creek

Reviewed by: Patrick Roman on Jun 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 6.0'

One of the nicest anchorages we've had so far. Only planned on staying a night or two but ended up staying almost a week. If you take your dinghy up thw river a little way there's a spot to tie up and walk the trails on Sandy Island. Lots if little creeks to explore also. Nice deep water and anchor set well the first time. Only one other boat anchored near us the entire time we were there. Not very much traffic during the day and quiet all night.

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Review for Waccamaw River - Bull Creek

Reviewed by: Thomas Mulyca on Jun 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 32'
Draft: 4.5'

A secluded spot shielded from the wind can be found here along a shoreline with dense growth. You might think you are the only people in the world as you listen to the birds chirping and owls hooting. That is until daybreak when you might be surprised by half a dozen fishermen zipping by in their tricked out bass boats. I'd definitely stay here again.

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Review for Waccamaw River - Bull Creek

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

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