McKinley Marina
Full-service marina · Lake Michigan / Milwaukee River
100 Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Overview
McKinley Marina is a full-service marina in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with wet slips for vessels up to 60 feet. Positioned on Lake Michigan / Milwaukee River with access to Lake, River, McKinley Marina serves boaters working Milwaukee to Racine and the broader Milwaukee cruising area. The marina is configured for long-stay liveaboards, snowbird transients, and seasonal monthly tenants, with shore power, fresh water, and dockmaster support on site.
Milwaukee's protected basin and active sailing fleet anchor Wisconsin's largest urban boating market.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Lake Michigan / Milwaukee River
Access
Lake, River
Typical water depth
15–25 ft MLW
Hurricane protection
Standard exposure
Dockage options
Includes wet slips, transient and monthly dockage, and liveaboard-approved slips.
Boat compatibility
Maximum LOA accommodated: 60 ft. Confirm beam, draft, and air clearance when reserving.
Amenities
- Fuel Dock
- Pump-Out
- Shore Power
- Wi-Fi
- Showers & Laundry
- Ship's Store
- Restaurant
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
✓ Available
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)
- Seasonality
- Peak 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
- • Discovery World
- • South Shore Park
- • Bradford Beach
Popular cruising routes
- • Milwaukee to Racine
- • Lake Michigan crossing to Muskegon
- • North to Port Washington
Nearby fuel stops
- • McKinley Marina fuel
- • South Shore Yacht Club fuel
Seasonality
Peak May–October; haul-out by early November.