Great Loop: Mile Hammock Anchorage, North Carolina

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Sunset in Mile Hammock Bay

April 28th, 2022

Mile Hammock Bay is a good anchorage mid-way between Southport and Beaufort North Carolina.  It is on the Atlantic Intra-Coastal Waterway and is included as part of Camp Lejeune, a major Marine Corps amphibious warfare training base.  Training exercises will occasionally result in the closing of the anchorage and the adjacent section of the intracoastal waterway.  To prevent disappointment, you can call ahead to Range Control and ask them if they have any exercises planned during your stay.  They can be reached by phone at (910) 451-3064.  Range Control Boats also monitor VHF channels 16 and 82. 


Kitiwake in underway for Mile Hammock Bay



Amy Marie is also heading to the anchorage



This island is barely above sea level!



The Barrier Islands have some wonderful beaches



I would follow these instructions if I was you....
Camp Lejeune is a Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare Training Center



You really don't want to go ashore in Camp Lejeune when you see these signs



Here is another area you will want to avoid....  Especially around Freeman Creek!



Here's some of the targets that were set up along the AICW



After a tough day of cruising, it's time to meet for a debriefing and perhaps a cold adult beverage



Tonight we had docktails onboard Kelly and Julie's lovely boat



Julie and Kelly hosted crews from 5 different boats  for "Docktails"



As the sunset, we all returned to our boats.  Time for dinner!



The Uber Dinghy dropped off it's last passenger and headed home



When the sun goes down, Looper bedtime isn't far behind


Berthing Information

  • Mile Hammock Bay:  Mid-way between Southport North Carolina and Beaufort North Carolina
  • There is room for a dozen boats or more
  • Mud bottom - There are reports of boats dragging.  None of our group did, but some had to try multiple times to get an anchor set.
  • Winds clocked around during our visit
  • As the land is a military base, you are not allowed on shore
  • You may hear the sounds of Freedom while anchored.  Enjoy!

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