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Apalachicola

Location: Apalachicola River
Mile Marker: GIWW Mile 351 EHL
Lat / Lon: N 29° 43.675' / W 084° 58.720'
Depth: 9-12 Feet
Description:
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.

3.67

(3)

3.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.67

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

2.67

Open and Exposed Northwest South and Wakes

Current Flow:

2.67

Wake Protection:

2.33

Open and Exposed Northwest South and Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

3.00

Shore Access:

3.33

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Cell Service:

3.33

Review for Apalachicola

Reviewed by: Scott Gregory, My Happiness, on Sep 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

We pulled in as close to Big Towhead Island as we could to allow for swing and in the middle of the crab pots. We swung with the current until the tide change us 180 degrees. We were at 29°43'47.3"N 84°58'42.4"W and were able to get to shore easily to take the dog for a walk.

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Review for Apalachicola

Reviewed by: Lawrence Wolfenden on Apr 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

4

There is plenty of depth and room to the easy of the marked channel from this market (near day beacon "2") up to the rear range light/marker. The river's current, which can run up to 1-1/2 to 2kt, will override most, although at the height of the flood tide, with a south wind you may run up over your anchor or otherwise lay in strange ways. For the most part though, you'll face north.

Just across the river is the city's wharf which is free for day use. It's not an ideal dinghy dock (the dock is a bit high) but the location—in the heart of Apalachicola—makes it worth the effort.

With a light breeze or better, the no-see-ums and mosquitoes are as tolerable as one can expect in FL. Right now, in April, the temps have been cool enough to keep them both at bay.

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Review for Apalachicola

Reviewed by: Lavern Brown, Sedona Leona, on Jan 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

2

Cell Service:

2

Good holding on mud bottom. You're in the Apalachicola River current, and no protection from winds. Very little traffic so it's a quiet anchorage. Shore access is by dinghy to the Battery Park (Municipal) Marina. Plenty of places there to tie up and it's a few blocks walk to restaurants, the post office, and about 1/2 mile to the supermarket.

A scenic river town that still shows damage from Hurricane Michael (2018). A quiet place to visit for a few days.

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