Jacksonville - Docking
Jacksonville is a large metropolitan area with every possible amenity.
Marinas:
The primary area for cruisers’ marinas is near the northeast edge of the city about five miles after passing under the first large suspension bridge, but there are a few marinas along the ICW to seaward. All of the bridges in the Jacksonville area have clearance enough for cruise ships, container ships, and military vessels to pass well up the river.
The City of Green Cove Springs is more than 40 miles up the St. John’s River, but it is a popular destination for leisurely cruisers to the area. The city offers docking with power hookups. There is a public dock/ramp right across the street from a grocery supermarket – easy for dinghy and resupply. Some yachts anchor in a cove near the Elk Club and use a drainage ditch for a dinghy dock.
Inland of Jacksonville, many viable marinas can be found even a hundred miles upriver when the St. Johns River connects to a series of inland lakes. However, Noonsite will keep primarily to the marinas closer to the sea.
Anchorages:
Anchoring is welcome most anywhere along the St. John’s River and there are frequent public docks/ramps. In the tributaries, there are local restaurants and parks.
Last updated: September 2016
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