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South River - Harness Creek

Location: South River
Mile Marker: Mile 58.6 - 5.5 Miles Upriver
Lat / Lon: N 38° 56.010' / W 076° 30.610'
Depth: 8-11 Feet

4.71

(7)

4.71 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.57

All Around

Current Flow:

4.71

Wake Protection:

4.14

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

4.14

Ease of Shopping:

1.40

Shore Access:

4.80

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

4.14

WiFi:

1.75

Review for South River - Harness Creek

Reviewed by: Jon Wood, Blue Hunter, on Aug 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

Great anchorage with plenty of water and hold. The parkland is very nice and easy to access. Well protected and a quick motor from the Bay.

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Review for South River - Harness Creek

Reviewed by: Matt Mcgyver, KANTURK , on Oct 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 5.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

This was lovely...we went up the creek past the kayac docks still wide enough...very protected...we were here in October...no telling how popular this gets. People took their dogs ashore to Quiet Waters park for R&R and it is a mile and a bit walk to Fawcets or the grocers.

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Review for South River - Harness Creek

Reviewed by: Heath Phillips, Philyria , on Aug 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Great anchorage, but can get busy during the weekend. Pets are welcome at Quiet Waters Park.

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Review for South River - Harness Creek

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz, Breathe, on Sep 19, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Beautiful quiet Anchorage surrounded by Quiet Waters Park. Huge natural heavily wooded park with paths, a dinghy dock, boat and bike rentals. A few homes line the bank on the other side. The river is beautiful to explore. Lots of crabs here. Also bald eagles, osprey and other birds. Deer throughout the park. Verizon and Google Fi service ok. Good place to get away from towns and relax.

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Review for South River - Harness Creek

Reviewed by: Robert on Sep 19, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Cell Service:

3

Here one night 9-19-19. Did not go ashore and no pets onboard. Just enjoyed the tranquility and beauty of it all. Other boats in here Krogen 60, three 40 plus ft sailboats and a 40 ft catamaran. Room for more. Verizon 2 bars. Good protection all around.

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Review for South River - Harness Creek

Reviewed by: Jill Sechez on Jun 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
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:

5

WiFi:

4

This creek has good holding and protection except from the south, but you can go up the creek a little farther and have protection from all directions. The kayak rental dock at Quiet Waters Park has a designated area for dinghy tie-up. You can walk or bike through the park to reach a Laundromat, 2 boat chandleries, restaurants, and grocery store, approx. 1.5 to 2 miles from the creek. The anchorage is peaceful, except for summer when the packs of kids pass by on kayaks, or weekend boaters crowd in to party.

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Review for South River - Harness Creek

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

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Cell Service:

4

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