Columbia River
Tongue Point, Columbia River
Holding: Excellent
Shelter: Good
Anchorage Oregon
About This Anchorage
A well-protected anchorage 8 nm upriver from Astoria, behind the wooded point that shelters the eastern side of Youngs Bay. Good holding in mud, protected from river swell, and far enough from the main shipping channel to be quiet overnight. The best anchorage near Astoria for boats that have just crossed the bar or are preparing to.
Highlights
- protected from upriver chop
- quiet overnight away from shipping channel
- easy access to Astoria by dinghy
Cautions & Notes
- river current 1–2 knots on flood/ebb
- industrial shoreline — no landing facilities
- watch for log debris in spring runoff