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Iona Island

Location: Hudson River
Mile Marker: 46.3
Lat / Lon: N 41° 18.730' / W 073° 58.950'
Depth: At least 16 ft
Description:
Dinghy dock is located behind the tour boat dock at Bear Mountain.
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.

Holding:

4.50

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

3.00

Open and exposed N thru SE and wakes

Current Flow:

3.00

Wake Protection:

1.50

Open and exposed N thru SE and wakes

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

5.00

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

2.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Iona Island

Reviewed by: Patti Paris, Restless, on May 21, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 3.8'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

1

Beautiful location. Access to Bear Mtn State Park with a riverside field to stroll or a walk up to the park with Bear Mtn Inn, pool, zoo, merry go round and extensive hiking trails. The anchorage is on a narrow stripe between deep water and very shallow water so come in slowly. We dropped the anchor at 25 ft and had plenty underneath us. Excellent mud holding. Trains run frequently on both sides of the river so ambient background noise. No wake protection and barges go through late evening and early am. Enjoyed the location and the park

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Review for Iona Island

Reviewed by: Skipper Bob on Jun 1, 2016
Draft: 0.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

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