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Haverstraw Harbor

Location: Hudson River
Mile Marker: 38.0
Lat / Lon: N 41° 11.973' / W 073° 57.672'
Depth: 15 to 25
Tide: 4
Description:
The anchorage offers 360 degree protection and is surrounded by either high hills or trees. It's the only 360 protected anchorage on the Hudson River. On entering, hug the south side of the entrance channel. It's best to use the GPX route at BHavCove since the entrance is narrow and you favor the south shore tighter than it appears.
A chart to help with the entrance can be downloaded here.
DISCLAIMER: Before committing to an anchorage, you should confirm that the location is not governed by a regulation that may conflict with your plans. An increasing number of states and municipalities are enacting laws that define where and how long you may anchor.

4.80

(5)

4.80 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Excellent

Wind Protection:

4.80

Excellent from high hills and trees

Current Flow:

4.80

None

Wake Protection:

4.60

Excellent

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Average

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

None

Shore Access:

3.67

There is shore access by a pile of bricks by the entrance

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Yes, at the shore access point

Cell Service:

4.00

five bars

WiFi:

1.00

none

Review for Haverstraw Harbor

Reviewed by: Robert Graham on Oct 23, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 30'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

This is one of the best anchorage's on the Hudson. We kept to the middle of the channel and saw 8-9ft depths with the tide having started to rise. Depths inside the harbour are nothing to worry about, we anchored in 12ft. Very well protected and room for a number of boats. It appears you could dinghy to the park however we didn't investigate. Would certainly stop here again for a quiet night.

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Review for Haverstraw Harbor

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Jun 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Saw 7'. 2 ft above dead low
Quiet,no boats ,Thursday arrival.
Great Cove.

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Review for Haverstraw Harbor

Reviewed by: Michelle Mcaak5 on Jun 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

4

Great location. Depths are not quite the same as on the chart enter through the centre of the entrance take is slow. 16' to 6' through out the centre . Locals like there music it was Friday night but could still get to sleep

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Review for Haverstraw Harbor

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Jun 4, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Cell Service:

4

Great anchorage off the Hudson protected little cove, room for several boats. We anchored in 10ft water more toward the back cove ,would stay here again

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Review for Haverstraw Harbor

Reviewed by: Gary Johnson, Fungirl, on Jan 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

I've used this Anchorage twice now. Excellent holding and 360° wind protection. Use caution when entering. Hug the south shore and honor the private markers. A small Cove to the south when you enter has enough room for a couple boats, but there is plenty of room in some deeper water once you enter the Cove. No wakes and we didn't even notice any bugs, which surprised me. We never went ashore, but there is a park on the north shore that looks like it has facilities.

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