Burnham Harbor

Burnham Harbor, situated within walking distance of downtown Chicago on the Museum Campus, stands as the largest harbor in the Chicago Harbors system offering 1126 slips that can host boats ranging from 28 to over 100 feet in length . With a breathtaking skyline backdrop, the harbor is a hub of activity in Chicago, surrounded by prominent landmarks such as the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Soldier Field, and McCormick Place.For those looking for transient docking, reservation requests can be made via the Dockwa app or website starting May 1st. The harbor features a fuel dock with gas and diesel options, a laundry facility at the Ship’s Store, and complimentary waste pump-out equipment. Boaters can utilize the 3-lane launch ramp with parking for about 43 vehicles with trailers. The Burnham Park Yacht Club is based in this harbor and also provides mast stepping and unstepping services.Communication is facilitated through channel monitoring on 9 and 16, with the working channel set at 71.