Murphy Creek – Dunn Creek Anchorage (St. Johns River, south of Palatka)
Murphy Creek – Dunn Creek Anchorage (St. Johns River, south of Palatka)
On 7/17/08, as part of a "St. Johns River Wish List," I posed the following question:
19. East of charted Murphy Island, the combined mouths of Murphy Creek and Dunns Creek make into the St. John's southern banks. There are lots of anchorage opportunities here. Who has dropped the hook on either of these streams. Please give us a full report. Has anyone tried to follow Dunns Creek all the way to Crescent Lake?
20. South of Buffalo Bluff, a whole series of stream flow around a collection of islands along the river's easterly shoreline, known collectively as the Seven Sisters. There are many possibilities to anchor on these streams. Who has dropped the hook here, and what did you find?
Responses follow:
Have anchored in Murphy's Creek many times in 18 feet but never over night. Lots of insects. Have followed Dunn's Creek to Crescent Lake and ran aground twice, once each way, even staying to the outside of the turns. Depths vary from 50 feet to two feet very rapidly. Go slowly, Soft and easy to back off.
Les Rothman
Subject: Cresent Lake
Cruising News: 2 years ago, we ventured all the way to Cresent Lake. Not much on the lake except Bannanas pub on the southwest corner.
Caution, could not get even two anchors at once to set. Had to tie to a dock. Talked to a local and they claimed holding in cresent lake is Non exsistant, and from what I a seen that is true.
If your not going to a dock, be cautious!
Capt. Sterling
Dunns Creek and Murphys Creek – We have anchored in Murphys Creek behind Rat Island. There is a little noise from the highway, but not too objectionable. A dinghy ride through Polly Creek also offers birds and gators!
Randall & Susan Moring
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