It is located northeast of Gambier Island and southwest of Britannia Beach and west of Porteau Cove.

[2] The terrain of Anvil Island is primarily rocky cliffs and steep hills that line the coast.

This section is relatively flat with both bays having beaches and Fern Point being lined with cliffs into the water.

Heading south along the Ramillies Channel Anvil's coastal terrain continues with substantial cliffs and impassable hills.

The top of the western ridge is named Nighthawk Peak and has a trail leading from the camp traversing the west side of the island.