Town of Onancock
on Virginia's beautiful Eastern Shore
of the Chesapeake Bay
Most slips are 14 feet wide - three are 20
feet - water is generally 4-5 feet deep
The bulkhead can accommodate boats up to 50 or 90 feet (seperated by
boat ramp) - generally 7 feet deep.
Harbor Mooring is also available — Dinghy Dockage: No charge
Harbormaster Hours: generally to 6:00 PM - 7 Days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day
Harbormaster: Isaac Annis
Telephone: 757 787-7911
If no answer, contact Town Hall at 757
787-3363
(Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Slip rental reservations are recommended.
To reach Onancock by water, set the final leg of yourGPS trip for FL G #1 at the mouth of Onancock Creekat 37º 43.47N and 75º 51.06W and follow the channelto # 37. Straight ahead you will see the welcomingOnancock Wharf!
Credit Cards Accepted: Mastercard & Visa; And Cash or Personal checks.
The Wharf also has a Public Ramp with a Fee of $5 per day (free for Town residents).
Rest Rooms / Showers (for rental slips)
Public Telephone
Cold Beverage Machines
Gas and Diesel fuels available
Monitor Channel 16
The Wharf is also served by Star Transit, a Public Transit System for the Eastern Shore. There are regular stops at the Wharf as well as "call and pick up" service. You can use this for grocery (or other shopping) or to get to other parts of the Eastern Shore. The fee is just $1 each way. All the buses are equipped with bicycle racks (no additional charge).
Bed and Breakfasts, Restaurants, Churches and shopping are all within walking distance of the Wharf
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