Chicago, IL · Lake Michigan

Montrose Harbor

North lakefront Chicago Harbor near Montrose Beach in Lincoln Park, with northern skyline views described on the official harbors site.

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Official website

Visit the marina site

Phone

(312) 742-7527

Destination

Chicago, IL

Amenities

Only amenities stated on Chicago Harbors — Harbors are listed here. Anything the source does not state is marked unknown rather than guessed.

Amenity	Status	Notes
Seasonal slips or moorings	Available	—
Boat launch ramp	Available	Lincoln Boat Launch — Montrose Harbor listed by CPD

Not confirmed on the source: Fuel, Pump-out. Check with the marina directly.

Marina planning FAQs

Does Montrose Harbor have a public boat launch?▼

Yes — a boat launch is listed as available for Montrose Harbor 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 (Chicago Harbors — Harbors) linked on this page.

Can transient boats dock at Montrose Harbor?▼

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

Who operates Montrose Harbor?▼

Details on this page are attributed to Chicago Harbors — Harbors. Follow the official website link for operator contact, rules, and current facility status.

How this harbor fits the destination

Chicago’s lakefront harbors are the hub of recreational boating on southern Lake Michigan — skyline cruises, Playpen weekends, and a full season of park-district slips and launches.

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 Chicago, check local marine weather, 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.

Other marinas at this destination

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.

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.

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.

DuSable Harbor

Downtown Chicago harbor at the foot of Randolph Street with slips close to the Loop, part of the Chicago Harbors system.

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.

Public launches nearby

Lincoln Boat Launch — Montrose Harbor Burnham Boat Launch — Burnham Harbor

Source

Chicago Harbors — Harbors · verified Aug 25, 2026

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

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