Anchorage· Koh Sam Sao· Thailand
Koh Sam Sao Stone Bridge Anchorage
9° 39.9′ N · 99° 40.9′ E · approximate
A day anchorage at the northwest corner of Koh Sam Sao, the Tripod Island, beside its natural stone bridge: a rock arch big enough to take the dinghy under, with a short trail to a viewpoint and a sand-bar-linked pair of islets opposite.
Practical
Island Spirit charter guide (2023): anchor midway between Koh Hin Tack and the NW corner of Koh Sam Sao in 7 m; the water off the beach is fairly clear and worth a snorkel; across from the stone bridge two small islets joined (usually) by a sand bar give good snorkelling and a private beach. Position is derived: between the unnamed OSM islet at 9.6652, 99.6803 (likely Hin Tack, not confirmed) and Sam Sao's north shore (OSM way 23977529), not a surveyed position. The archipelago is poorly charted: daylight only, bow lookout for coral heads. Park rules apply (fee paid at HQ); no anchoring on coral.
Best for
Snorkelling and dinghying under the stone arch
Season
Daytime; SW monsoon and settled NE weather; park closed about 1 Nov-15 Dec
Nearby
- Koh Sam Sao Rock Arch0.3 NM away
- Koh Mae Ko Anchorage0.9 NM away
- Emerald Lake (Thale Nai), Koh Mae Ko1 NM away
- Koh Phi (Ang Thong HQ reef hazard)1.5 NM away
- Ang Thong National Marine Park HQ1.8 NM away
- Ang Thong National Park Fee1.8 NM away
- Ang Thong Park HQ Restaurant and Bungalows1.8 NM away
- Ang Thong Sea Kayaking1.8 NM away