There is a lot more to a good campsite than sand and shade and sun.
Much has been written about this exact topic over the years here on WW. Maybe a deep search dive or even better, a PIN from admin on some of these very well discussed prior post for newbies would be worth the effort.
For me, secure anchoring, wind protection and direct protection from big water bays are my top priorities. Others include privacy from wave boats and barking dogs. These spots are plentiful with a keen eye, but change weekly by water level. This time of year with lifting water you need to allow plenty of friendly shoreline in front of the boat as it advances when keeping the lines tight. Keep this in mind when placing anchors.
Each anchorage for me is a process, I go as far to keep the sun track from stern to bow lined up with the top of the boat to keep upper decks cooler from side positioned sun. I also find tall rocks on the western edge this time of year for afternoon shade.
Use plenty of lines, dig deep anchor holes, secure the bow with 2 anchors as well.
Wind is your biggest concern, keep it on the bow as much as possible. Keep the wind off the stern if exposed to big bays, and always try to adjust bow angle to keep lateral wind to as close to zero. Try to find a spot where the bow and stern line up to the Sun between 3-5 pm (shadow directly behind the boat), this will keep you bow first in most summer wind (non micros).
Think ahead and always be prepared. Tight lines... lots of tight lines.
If you pick the spot in the picture you miss out on amazing sunsets. Take a hike up to the first slickrock shelf or take a boat ride to the unpopulated side of the cove for amazing sunsets on the face canyon cliffs. Stay on the other side to get all this and cell coverage too.
One last thing, camping near bushes means lots of bugs....
