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
Chicago Park District harbor in Lincoln Park — one of the larger basins in the Chicago Harbors system, with slips, mooring cans, and star docks described on the official harbors site.
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
Iconic downtown Chicago Harbor known for mooring cans and skyline views at the foot of the city, operated within the Chicago Harbors / Park District system.
Seasonal slips or mooringsChicago Harbors — Harbors · verified Aug 25, 2026
DuSable Harbor
Downtown Chicago harbor at the foot of Randolph Street with slips close to the Loop, part of the Chicago Harbors system.
Seasonal slips or mooringsChicago Harbors — Harbors · verified Aug 25, 2026
Montrose Harbor
North lakefront Chicago Harbor near Montrose Beach in Lincoln Park, with northern skyline views described on the official harbors site.
Seasonal slips or mooringsBoat launch rampChicago Harbors — Harbors · verified Aug 25, 2026
31st Street Harbor
Newer Chicago Harbors facility on the south lakefront with slips described on the official harbors site as including metered electric, seasonal water, and internet access.
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