Mouillage de Chimney Point

The anchorage at Chimney Point is located at the southern end of Lake Champlain. Chimney Point lies just below the Lake Champlain Bridge, opposite Crown Point, in an area where the lake narrows considerably. The anchorage offers at least 6 feet of water and a good clay bottom that provides reliable holding. It is a good alternative to the west shore when winds are from the north.

The site is also notable for its access to shore. The Chimney Point State Historic Site sits right on the waterfront and includes an old tavern dating from about 1785, now converted into a museum, as well as a dock and picnic areas. A public boat ramp is also located under the bridge, with a dock accessible to small craft.

Chimney Point is also a place rich in history. The area has been occupied for nearly 9,000 years and has successively been a native site, a French and British strategic post, and then an important crossing point on the lake. The current bridge connects Chimney Point to Crown Point on the other side of the channel.

For boaters, this anchorage is therefore mainly of interest for its protection, its access to shore, and its strategic position at the southern end of the lake, just before continuing on toward the Champlain Canal.