13 verified marinas & harbors
Marinas & Harbors Near Chicago
Public and full-service marinas from the Chicago lakefront to Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. Amenities come straight from each operator's official page — slip rates, fees, and hours stay on the source where they are kept current.
Before you go: Verified from official sources; operational details change — always confirm with the linked source.
Chicago, IL
Illinois · Lake Michigan
Belmont Harbor
Lincoln Park harbor on Chicago’s north lakefront, known for sailing activity and proximity to Belmont Harbor Beach. Confirm slip, mooring, and guest rules on the official Chicago Harbors site before you plan overnight dockage.
Seasonal slips or mooringsChicago Harbors — Harbors · verified Aug 25, 2026
Burnham Harbor
Largest harbor in the Chicago Harbors system on Museum Campus. Official harbor page lists fuel dock, complimentary pump-out, laundry, harbor store, transient dockage, and a multi-lane launch ramp.
Seasonal slips or mooringsFuelPump-outLaundryHarbor storeTransient dockageChicago Harbors — Burnham · verified Aug 25, 2026
Monroe Harbor
Downtown mooring-can harbor at the foot of the Loop skyline — a classic Chicago overnight and day-stop setting. Fuel and pump-out are not confirmed on the overview page we cite; verify services on Chicago Harbors before you arrive.
Seasonal slips or mooringsChicago Harbors — Harbors · verified Aug 25, 2026
DuSable Harbor
Slips close to Randolph Street and the downtown lakefront trail — convenient for Loop visitors who need a harbor base near Millennium Park. Confirm transient and seasonal options with Chicago Harbors; amenities beyond seasonal mooring remain unverified on our cited overview.
Seasonal slips or mooringsChicago Harbors — Harbors · verified Aug 25, 2026
Montrose Harbor
North lakefront harbor beside Montrose Beach — a practical base for North Side day trips and fishing runs. Chicago Park District lists the Lincoln Boat Launch at Montrose Harbor; confirm launch fees and harbor rules on the official sources linked on this page.
Seasonal slips or mooringsBoat launch rampChicago Harbors — Harbors · verified Aug 25, 2026
31st Street Harbor
South lakefront Chicago Harbors facility with slips the official overview describes as including metered electric, seasonal water, and internet access — useful planning context for south-side boaters. Confirm current rates and guest access on Chicago Harbors before arrival.
Seasonal slips or mooringsShore powerWaterWi-FiChicago Harbors — Harbors · verified Aug 25, 2026
Waukegan, IL
Illinois · Lake Michigan
Waukegan Harbor & Marina
Public marina owned by the Waukegan Port District. Official site describes fuel pier, free pump-outs, launch ramps, washrooms/showers, laundry, fish cleaning stations, Wi-Fi, and 24-hour security.
FuelPump-outBoat launch rampRestroomsShowersLaundryWaukegan Harbor & Marina · verified Aug 25, 2026
Winthrop Harbor, IL
Illinois · Lake Michigan
North Point Marina
Illinois DNR North Point Marina State Recreation Area in Winthrop Harbor — IDNR describes a protected floating-dock system of 1,500 slips adjacent to Illinois Beach State Park.
Seasonal slips or mooringsPower and water at slipsWi-FiPump-outRestroomsShowersIDNR — North Point Marina State Recreation Area · verified Aug 25, 2026
Kenosha, WI
Wisconsin · Lake Michigan
Southport Marina
Full-service marina in Kenosha’s Harbor Park. Official site lists slip rentals, service, winter storage, and downtown lakefront access.
Seasonal slips or mooringsBoat serviceWinter storageSouthport Marina · verified Aug 25, 2026
Racine, WI
Wisconsin · Lake Michigan
Reefpoint Marina
Racine County–owned lakefront marina at Len Ziolkowski Harbor Park, with a dedicated marina website for amenities and slip information.
Seasonal slips or mooringsPoolDog-friendly areasReefpoint Marina · verified Aug 25, 2026
Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin · Lake Michigan
McKinley Marina
Milwaukee County’s public lakefront marina. County Parks pages describe floating docks, fuel docks with pump-out, ships store, restrooms/showers, and launch permits covering multiple county sites.
Seasonal slips or mooringsFuelPump-outShip's storeRestroomsShowersMilwaukee County Parks — McKinley Marina · verified Aug 25, 2026
Michigan City, IN
Indiana · Lake Michigan
Washington Park Marina
Flagship wet-slip marina of the Michigan City Port Authority. Official services pages list fuel dock, pump-out with fuel purchase, bathhouses, laundry, and fish cleaning facilities.
Seasonal slips or mooringsTransient dockageFuelPump-outRestroomsShowersMichigan City Port Authority · verified Aug 25, 2026
New Buffalo, MI
Michigan · Lake Michigan
New Buffalo Municipal Marina
City of New Buffalo transient marina at 100 W. Water Street. Official city page lists guest slips, VHF 9/16 monitoring, shore power, water, and bathrooms with showers.
Transient dockageShore powerWaterRestroomsShowersCity of New Buffalo — Municipal Marina · verified Aug 25, 2026