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Waukegan, IL · 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.

Official website

Visit the marina site

Destination

Waukegan, IL

Amenities

Only amenities stated on Waukegan Harbor & Marina are listed here. Anything the source does not state is marked unknown rather than guessed.

AmenityStatusNotes
FuelAvailable
Pump-outAvailableFree pump-outs (per marina site)
Boat launch rampAvailable
RestroomsAvailable
ShowersAvailable
LaundryAvailable
Fish cleaning stationAvailable
Wi-FiAvailable
On-site securityAvailable24-hour security (per marina site)

Marina planning FAQs

Does Waukegan Harbor & Marina have a public boat launch?
Yes — a boat launch is listed as available for Waukegan Harbor & 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 (Waukegan Harbor & Marina) linked on this page.
Can transient boats dock at Waukegan Harbor & 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 Waukegan marine weather view on BoatingChicago and always cross-check official NOAA/NWS marine forecasts. Our informational rating is not a safety clearance.
Who operates Waukegan Harbor & Marina?
Details on this page are attributed to Waukegan Harbor & 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

A full-service public harbor on Illinois’ northern Lake Michigan shore, owned by the Waukegan Port District and a common stop between Chicago and Wisconsin.

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 Waukegan, 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.

Public launches nearby

Source

Waukegan Harbor & Marina · verified Aug 25, 2026

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

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