Anchorage near Atlantic City

[AYF]

Hi evrybody,
I will appreciate any info on where to anchor for overnight in the AC area. I am planning to cruise there and I was wondering if there are good anchor spots there. I've heard about Rum cove, just north inside the Absecon inlet, but there appears a shoal bar at the entrance. I am in 36ft boat with 5ft keel.
Thanks,
AYF

[joethecobbler]

You may anchor in Rum Cove as you indicated or you may anchor just east of the bridge to the south side near the Coast guard location and the state police.
I have anchored in both locations without incidence. I however draw only 3-4'
You should not have a problem.

[CaptainForce]

I've anchored in Rum Cove half a dozen times when passing by Atlantic City and I've poked at the bottom more than once at the entrance with my 4'3" draft. We venture in if the tide is rising, but we select another place (Fish Island) further north if the timing isn't right. 'take care and joy, Aythya crew

[Gladrags1]

I'm not sure what you refer to as Rum Cove, but there IS a wonderful cove on the north side of the AC Inlet, across from the State marina. the charts say that there is a 2' bar crossing it but there is a channel. My 36' boat with a 5'6" draft slipped in without touching bottom. There are private marks to help guide you. We arrived after dark and our friends help guide us in by saying "take a right after the red taillights on the beach - woops, the truck left." Pickup trucks often drive onto the beach there. No matter, we got in fine. The marks are slightly reflective, if you shine your flashlight in just the right place! It was a neat place to anchor. Safer than on the windward side of the bridge where I saw a boat anchored in the morning! Good luck and have a great trip. Tod

[aalessos]

i'm anchored right now in N 39.382 , W 074.4213
Some current issues but good holding. You can leave your dinghy in the Trump marina/ state marina between F and E docks for 3 hours for free. Bus comes every 10 minutes to take you to town. I was told that rum cove i5s not safe for me (5' 10'' draft). I donīt see any anchored boats in rum cove. I DO see boats anchored next to me, we're in total. Hope to help somebody!

[gershel]

As of yesterday, there were quite a few good sized cruising boats in Rum Cove. The entrance looks duanting, but is actually deep enough, and marked. Just be careful of the side setting current on the approach. Here's a link with good info.
Marc

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