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Palmo Cove

Location: St. Johns River
Mile Marker: 54.5
Lat / Lon: N 29° 58.238' / W 081° 33.960'
Depth: 7 feet
Tide: 1 foot
Description:
Quite cove with some private residences at the entrance to the cove.
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.
DISCLAIMER: The laws and regulations governing anchoring in Florida waters are complex and everchanging. If you plan to anchor, whether overnight or for an extended period, you should confirm whether you are in compliance with local and state requirements before committing to a location. Two sources of information that may be helpful are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Statutes.

Holding:

4.00

Mud bottom

Wind Protection:

3.50

Current Flow:

4.50

Wake Protection:

3.50

Scenic Beauty:

4.50

Ease of Shopping:

1.50

Shore Access:

3.50

Boat ramp on the southern shore

Pet Friendly:

3.00

Cell Service:

4.50

WiFi:

3.00

Review for Palmo Cove

Reviewed by: Ron Bruemleve on Mar 17, 2026
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

Watch your depth. We found 4.5 feet attempting to enter Six Mile Creek for lunch. Ended up anchoring for the night, right on top of the icon. Great holding, light traffic, quiet (except for the Airboats).

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Review for Palmo Cove

Reviewed by: Steven Koch on Mar 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Nice spot to anchor, plenty of room. Open to west. Dinghy up Trout & 6 mile creek for great ride. Trout creek marina with gas, beer & ice

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