Milwaukee, WI · 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.

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Official website

Visit the marina site

Phone

(414) 273-5224

Destination

Milwaukee, WI

Amenities

Only amenities stated on Milwaukee County Parks — McKinley Marina are listed here. Anything the source does not state is marked unknown rather than guessed.

Amenity	Status	Notes
Seasonal slips or moorings	Available	655 slips (per Milwaukee County Parks)
Fuel	Available	—
Pump-out	Available	—
Ship's store	Available	—
Restrooms	Available	—
Showers	Available	—
Boat launch ramp	Available	Launch permits required (per County Parks)
Power and water at slips	Available	—
Parking	Available	—
On-site security	Available	—

Hours, season & fees

Seasonal access

Seasonal dockage, gate access, and winter rules are published by the marina operator. Confirm current dates on the official website before you plan overnight dockage.

Hours

Office and gate hours vary by season. Confirm on the cited official source or by phone.

Fees & permits

Transient, seasonal, and related fees — including any resident vs nonresident distinctions — are published by the operator. Check the official page for current amounts.

When a detail is not listed here, check the operator's current information via the official source below — we do not guess.

Marina planning FAQs

Does McKinley Marina have a public boat launch?▼

Yes — a boat launch is listed as available for McKinley Marina based on the operator source we cite on this page. Confirm current access, fees, and hours on the official website before you trailer in.

Where do I verify launch fees and dockage rates?▼

BoatingChicago does not reprint live marina pricing. Confirm launch fees, transient rates, and season passes on the official operator site (Milwaukee County Parks — McKinley Marina) linked on this page.

Can transient boats dock at McKinley Marina?▼

Transient dockage status is unknown in our verified data. Check the official source before planning an overnight or day dockage stay.

Where should I check current conditions?▼

Use the Milwaukee marine weather view on BoatingChicago and always cross-check official NOAA/NWS marine forecasts. Our informational rating is not a safety clearance.

Who operates McKinley Marina?▼

Details on this page are attributed to Milwaukee County Parks — McKinley Marina. Follow the official website link for operator contact, rules, and current facility status. Fuel is listed as available in our amenity notes — confirm hours on the official site.

How this harbor fits the destination

Wisconsin’s largest lakefront city — public recreational docking is highlighted by Milwaukee County’s McKinley Marina on the downtown lakefront.

For fees, seasonal dockage, and amenity lists that can change, use the official marina link above. For trip planning around this harbor, start with boating in Milwaukee, check the Milwaukee Lakefront forecast (area NOAA/NWS products — not a harbor-mouth observation), and browse public launches if you are trailering in.

Slip rates, fees, and hours

We do not reprint pricing, season dates, or operating hours — those change and go stale fast. Use the marina's official page and phone number above for anything you are booking or budgeting around.

Public launches nearby

McKinley Marina Boat Launch

Source

Milwaukee County Parks — McKinley Marina · verified Oct 7, 2026

Verified from official sources; operational details change — always confirm with the linked source.

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