Chicago and the Lake Michigan shoreline are home to one of the largest municipal harbor systems in the U.S., offering seasonal slips, moorings, and dockage options for a wide range of vessels from small runabouts to larger yachts.
 

Municipal Chicago Harbors (Chicago Park District)
 

The following harbors are operated by the Chicago Park District and provide seasonal slip moorage and dockage along Lake Michigan’s shoreline.
 

Burnham Harbor (Chicago, IL)

Location: 1559 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Slip Capacity: Over 1,100 slips (boats approx. 28–100+ ft)
Features: Seasonal dockage, mooring cans, star docks, fuel dock, boat ramp
Contact: (312) 747-7009
Website: https://www.chicagoharbors.info/harbors/burnham/

 

31st Street Harbor (Chicago, IL)

Location: 3155 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Slip Capacity: Approx. 1,000 slips (35′-70′ recommended; greater lengths possible)
Features: Slip moorage with seasonal water/electric, fuel dock, waste pump-out
Contact: (312) 225-6464
Website: https://www.chicagoharbors.info/harbors/31st-street/
 

Belmont Harbor (Chicago, IL)

Location: 3600 N. Recreation Dr, Chicago, IL 60613
Slip/Mooring: Slips and mooring options for a range of boat sizes (slip sizes typically accommodate boats ~25′-80′+)
Contact: (312) 742-7673
Website: https://www.chicagoharbors.info/harbors/belmont/

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Montrose Harbor (Chicago, IL)

Location: 601 W. Montrose Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Slip/Mooring: Slips/mooring for boats ~25′-50′ (varies by assignment)
Contact: (312) 742-7527
Website: https://www.chicagoharbors.info/harbors/montrose/

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DuSable Harbor (Chicago, IL)

Location: 111 N. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Slip Capacity: Approx. 420 slips (boats ~30′-60′+)
Contact: (312) 742-3577
Website: https://www.chicagoharbors.info/harbors/dusable/

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Monroe Harbor (Chicago, IL)

Location: Near Millennium Park / Navy Pier
Moorings: Mooring cans and seasonal spots (common for 25′-50′ range)
Contact: (312) 742-7643
Website: https://www.chicagoharbors.info/harbors/monroe/

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59th Street Harbor (Chicago, IL)

Location: 5900 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
Slip/Mooring: Seasonal slips and mooring options (varies)
Contact: (312) 747-7019
Website: https://www.chicagoharbors.info/harbors/59th-street/

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Jackson Park Inner Harbor (Chicago, IL)

Location: 6400 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
Slip/Mooring: Smaller harbor with slips/moorings for local boats (varies)
Contact: (773) 288-7106
Website: https://www.chicagoharbors.info/harbors/jackson-park-inner/

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Jackson Park Outer Harbor (Chicago, IL)

Location: 6400 S. Coast Guard Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
Slip/Mooring: Seasonal slips and mooring options (varies)
Contact: (773) 288-1069
Website: https://www.chicagoharbors.info/harbors/jackson-park-outer/

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Diversey Harbor (Chicago, IL)

Location: 2601 N. Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Slip/Mooring: Slips and mooring; bridge restrictions may apply for certain vessels
Contact: (312) 742-7762
Website: https://www.chicagoharbors.info/harbors/diversey/

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Private & Independent Marinas

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Canal Street Marina

Location: 2129 S. Canal St, Chicago, IL 60616
Contact: (312) 225-1400
Website: https://canalstreetmarina.com/
Details: Full-service marina on the Chicago River with boat slips and seasonal dockage.

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Sunset Bay Marina

Location: Calumet River, Chicago, IL
Contact: (773) 646-9900
Website: https://www.sunsetbaymarina.com/
Details: Slip rentals, fuel dock, and storage options on the Calumet River (typically March–October).

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Regional Slip Options Near Chicago

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Hammond Marina (Hammond, IN)

Location: 701 Casino Ctr Dr, Hammond, IN 46320
Contact: (219) 659-7678
Details: Large marina with numerous slip options in the Indiana lakeshore area.

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North Point Marina (Winthrop Harbor, IL)

Location: Near the IL–WI border on Lake Michigan
Contact: (847) 872-3200
Website: https://npmarina.com/
Details: Slip rentals and boating services north of Chicago (regional access).

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Notes on Slip Sizes & Mooring Types

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• Municipal Chicago Harbors offer slips, mooring cans, and star docks for vessels ranging from ~25′ to ~100+′ depending on location.

• 31st Street Harbor slips are generally sized for 35′–70′ with capacity for larger vessels via transient dockage.

• Minimum and maximum lengths vary by harbor — always confirm with the marina office for your specific vessel size.

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Summary

This guide provides basic Chicago marina slip & dockage locations, typical size ranges, and direct contact info you can use to plan seasonal moorage, transient visits, or long-term docking arrangements.

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