Burnham Harbor

About

Facilities for boaters like fuel & laundry, plus transient slips, a restaurant & skyline views.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 across 158 Google reviews.

Parking is a paid lot, so budget for it. And if it does not suit, 18 more marinas in Chicago are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other marinas in Chicago.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.7 stars held across 158 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
Open every day
No closed days on the schedule, though the hours shift through the week.
Easy to pair with a second stop
18 other marinas sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this marina posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Parking costs money
Only a paid lot is listed. Factor the fee in, or arrive by transit if you can.
Strongly seasonal
Boats come out of the water off-season, so both the services and the atmosphere thin right out.

Planning a visit

General guidance for marinas, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Slips, docks and the boardwalk that comes with them — worth the walk even if you do not own a boat.

A good fit for boaters, and anyone who likes a waterfront to walk along.

When to go

Summer weekends are lively; off-season mornings are quiet and far more photogenic.

What to bring

A layer — it is windier on the water
Deck shoes
Slip details if you are berthing

Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Amenities

Parking Available

Featured in

#8 in Best Marinas in Chicago, IL

Common questions about Burnham Harbor

What is Burnham Harbor?

Facilities for boaters like fuel & laundry, plus transient slips, a restaurant & skyline views. It is a marina in Chicago, IL, at 1559 S S Lake Shore Dr.

What are the opening hours at Burnham Harbor?

Hours vary by day: Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Is there parking at Burnham Harbor?

Parking options here include a paid lot.

How is Burnham Harbor rated?

Burnham Harbor holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 158 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Chicago has 18 other marinas listed on AllParx, including Burnham Park Yacht Club, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club - Montrose Harbor and Columbia Yacht Club.