Watergate Yachting Center
Full-service marina · Clear Lake / Galveston Bay
100 Harbor Dr, Kemah, Texas
Overview
Watergate Yachting Center is a full-service marina in Kemah, Texas, with wet slips for vessels up to 60 feet. Positioned on Clear Lake / Galveston Bay with access to Bay, Lake, Watergate Yachting Center serves boaters working Clear Lake to Galveston Bay and the broader Kemah 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.
Clear Lake's 7,000+ wet slips and dense yacht-club roster make Kemah the largest recreational boating cluster on the Gulf Coast.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Clear Lake / Galveston Bay
Access
Bay, Lake
Typical water depth
8–14 ft MLW
Hurricane protection
Protected basin
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 $13 – $30 / ft / month.
Liveaboard slips
✓ Available
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $13 – $30 / ft / month
- Transient estimate
- $13 – $30 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Seasonality
- Peak March–October.
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
- • Kemah Boardwalk
- • Redfish Island
- • Eagle Point
Popular cruising routes
- • Clear Lake to Galveston Bay
- • Redfish Island raft-up
- • Trinity Bay loop
Nearby fuel stops
- • Watergate fuel
- • South Shore fuel
Seasonality
Peak March–October.