Location: Sassafras River Anchorage – N39°22.087′ W76°01.431′
Duration: Thursday, 5/21/26 2:30PM – Friday, 5/22/26 7AM
Reason: Planned Overnight Anchorage Stop
Pros: Anchor Hold, Bald Eagle Sightings, Deep Water, Dramatic Cliffs, Easy to Clean Anchor, Location (Easy In/Out), Mud Bottom, Near Channel, Peaceful, Scenic View, Quick In/Out Chesapeake Bay, Quiet, Swing Room, Tender Exploration, Water Sports, Wildlife, & Wind Protection
Cons: Crab Pots & Wake Zone Area
Comments: Along the Sassafras River there are several marinas and few dining venues (boat and tender accessible):
- Deep Blue at Kitty Knight (Galena, MD)
- Fish Whistle (Georgetown, MD)
- Sassafras Harbor Cafe (Georgetown, MD)
- View at Skipjack Cove (Georgetown, MD)
Betterton Beach, located right at the mouth of the river, is a popular, family-friendly public beach with panoramic views where the river meets the bay.
For many years, we have anchored along the Sassafras River. During the week there’s minimal traffic, weekends can be busy with boat traffic.
Holidays and weekends are prone to the nearby beach.
Tender/transient docking at the Betterton Town Dock, located right next to the public beach. Because Betterton is a small, quiet community, there are only two active restaurants in the entire town, but both are an easy walk from the public pier:
- Marzella’s By The Bay (Betterton, MD)
- Sassafras (Betterton, MD) – REZ Required
For many years, we have anchored along the Sassafras River. During the week there’s minimal traffic, weekends can be busy with boat traffic.
- Fuel & Pump Outs: Duffy Creek Marina, Georgetown Yacht Basin & Skipjack Cove Marina
- Mooring Ball Rental Available (Georgetown Yacht Basin)
- Sassafras Harbor Marine Store ($)
- Several Anchorage Locations
Stay Again: Yes
Sassafras River, MD
Sassafras River, MD
Sassafras River, MD
Sassafras River, MD
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