Solomons Island - Back Creek or Mill Creek ?

[jefndeb]

Heading up to Solomans Island in a few days from Hampton Va. Last time we anchored in Back Creek over close to the Museum but it was kinda tight and was looking for advise on how Back Creek would be, as far as access to dingy dock and maybe adding some water to the boat at some point.
Thanks,
Jeff
Indigo Star

 

[DavidM]

Years and years ago, I anchored in Mill Creek to the east. Lots of room and quiet.

David

 

[Gdavid]

There is a free municipal pump out dock at 38.322870294230455, -76.45892466082485, there is a spigot here to flush your tanks as well as top off your potable water tanks, you need to use your own hose usually. This is closer to Back Creek. For anchoring overnight, I prefer Mill Creek as it has a number of protected coves with plenty of water depth, good holding and wind protection. If you want a shorter dinghy ride to restaurants and commercial services, Back Creek would be the better option.

 

[psneeld]

Unless the really off season, Mill Creek is where I usually went to anchor.

 

[BobMc]

FWIW, it's just plain "Solomons" not "Solomons Island" which is in the Pacific Ocean! Plenty of anchorages either one you choose. Check the weather/wind as you get a little different protection in each area.

 

[Gdavid]

It is considered an island in spite of the body of water essentially contained by a culvert (just north of the Lore oyster house). The names are interchangeable, if you arrive by land, you will be traveling down Solomons Island Rd. Most people that live in the area are actually in Lusby, the few that live on the island are quick to point out the demarcation point.

 

[Sig Machi]

Years and years ago, I anchored in Mill Creek to the east. Lots of room and quiet.

David

Mill Creek! My wife's favorite anchorage from the northern Chesapeake to Lantana, Florida!
Tight Lines!

Alan
Alan & Jeanne Cecil
M/V SIGMACHI

 

[Sig Machi]

Mill Creek! My wife's favorite anchorage from the northern Chesapeake to Lantana, Florida!
Tight Lines!

Alan
Alan & Jeanne Cecil
M/V SIGMACHI