Stage Harbor is located at the southern end of Cape Cod. Oyster Stage Harbor is an excellent spot to anchor for those seeking quiet or a bit more protection than is afforded by Stage Harbor. There are three marine facilities in Oyster Pond River, nearby, and also up Stage Harbor. An anchorage is available off-channel.

Stage Harbor is 25 miles north of Nantucket and 35 miles northeast of Vineyard Haven. The entrance channel to Stage Harbor, which leads to the Oyster Pond River, has a minimum depth of 9.5 feet, and the channel is reliable, even during stormy weather.