Reviews: St. Clements Island

Review Now

These are observations from the boating community. Waterway Guide information is verified regularly and all efforts will be made to validate any new updates submitted here. Thank you for taking the time to share comments about your experience.

Waterway Guide reserves the option of editing reviews and comments for grammar, clarity and the removal of defamatory or potentially slanderous language. When appropriate, reviews are forwarded to businesses for response prior to being made public. We will make every effort to be objective and impartial when posting reviews, but do not publicize details of disputes between parties.

Thanks for your valuable feedback!

St. Clements Island

,
Potomac Mile 26.3

Lat / Lon: N 38° 12.950' / W 076° 44.717'

4.00

(2)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Review for St. Clements Island

Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer, Do It Now, on Oct 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Rating: 4

I give the island 5 stars but the dock only 4 stars. It's sturdy but rough and exposed, difficult to dock against in rough conditions. I was part of a party of two boats and we were the only ones there. Pay close attention to the piling about 1/3 of the way from the end of the dock; I'm pretty sure it marks the start of shallow water and you don't want to go beyond it.

On shore, there are lots of benches, picnic spots, and interpretive signs about the history of the area and the island. The grassy trails are wide and maintained. There were restrooms that we did not visit. We saw deer.

On the south end of the island is another dock not listed on Waterway Guide. It did not seem to be in as good condition and the water depth was shallower, so it's likely best use by small pleasure boats with shallow draft. Near there is the lighthouse and bell tower, which were rebuilt, and a giant Christian cross apparently celebrating the religious freedom early settlers sought when they came from England in the 1600s. The museum was closed on the October Monday we visited.

We did not spend the night.

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer

Review for St. Clements Island

Reviewed by: Steve Stich, Jus Dreaming, on Sep 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 4

Except for the weekends you can use the big dock. It is in very nice condition. We anchored off in 12 ft of water it was a bit rolly with 15 knot winds all night. The grounds on the island are immaculate and well worth your time for a visit

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer