There has been a lot of discussion this spring here on the Cruisers’ Net about anchoring on the Frederica River. For those who don’t already know, this stream cuts into the western banks of St. Simons Island, and can be entered from the AICW by way of both its southern and northern mouths. HOWEVER, our “mad Englishmen on the Waterways,” Captain Arnold reported back in early April that he found shoal water at the AICW/Northern Frederica River intersections (/shoal-at-northern-mouth-of-frederica-river-near-st-m-665-5). However, others have not found depths problems (/frederica-river-anchorages-near-statute-mile-666).
One of the real charms of anchoring on the Frederica is the ability to drop the hook abeam of historic Fort Frederica. Cruisers have been hoping the dinghy dock here would be repaired, but, as you will read below, that apparently has not happened yet.

The anchorage is wonderful, one of our favorites. We only draw 4 ft but there was plenty of water below our keel. We were very disappointed to see the dock exactly in the same condition as the fall. We thought for sure it would be finished by now. They have the materials laying on the ground and it is indeed started and we would love to know why its not completed. Would not recommend putting your feet in the water we did see an alligator not too far away.
Dick and Elle Lassman

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Anchorage Directory Listing For Frederica River Anchorage