Elmwood Marina
Yacht & sportfish marina · Grand Traverse Bay (Lake Michigan)
123 Harbor Dr, Traverse City, Michigan
Overview
Elmwood Marina is a yacht & sportfish marina in Traverse City, Michigan, with wet slips for vessels up to 80 feet. Positioned on Grand Traverse Bay (Lake Michigan) with access to Lake, Bay, Elmwood Marina serves boaters working Traverse City to Charlevoix and the broader Traverse City cruising area. The marina is configured for transient cruisers, sportfish owners, and annual slip holders, with shore power, fresh water, and dockmaster support on site.
Grand Traverse Bay is the gateway to the upper Great Lakes and the North Channel cruising loop.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Grand Traverse Bay (Lake Michigan)
Access
Lake, Bay
Typical water depth
15–30 ft MLW
Hurricane protection
Standard exposure
Dockage options
Includes wet slips, transient and monthly dockage, with yacht dockage for larger vessels.
Boat compatibility
Maximum LOA accommodated: 80 ft. Confirm beam, draft, and air clearance when reserving.
Amenities
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Valet Docking
- Concierge
- Yacht Club
- Pool
- Covered Slips
- 24/7 Security
Shore power & utilities
Transient, monthly & liveaboard
Transient docking
✓ Available
Overnight and weekly slips for cruising boaters.
Monthly slips
✓ Available
Monthly dockage typically $10 – $24 / ft / month (seasonal).
Liveaboard slips
Limited availability
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $10 – $24 / ft / month (seasonal)
- Transient estimate
- $10 – $24 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Yacht dockage
- Yacht dockage for 80–80+ ft typically priced at the upper end of $10 – $24 / ft / month (seasonal); concierge rates available.
- Seasonality
- Season May–October; haul-out by early November.
Pricing may vary by season, boat length, and electric metering. Contact marina for exact availability and pricing.
See the full wet slip pricing guide, monthly slip costs, and transient slip pricing.
Local boating context
Nearby boating destinations
- • Sleeping Bear Dunes
- • Old Mission Peninsula
- • Leland
Popular cruising routes
- • Traverse City to Charlevoix
- • Manitou Islands loop
- • North Channel via Mackinac
Nearby fuel stops
- • Clinch Marina fuel
- • Elmwood fuel dock
Seasonality
Season May–October; haul-out by early November.