Best anchorages and harbours in Great Lakes

511 documented anchorages and harbours in Great Lakes, ranked by boaters' ratings: shelter, seabed, services, photos and reviews, ready to open in the BoatMap app.

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  1. Erie Basin Marina151
    HarbourBuffalo, United States

    Erie Basin Marina

    Municipal marina on Buffalo's inner harbour at the eastern end of Lake Erie, in downtown Buffalo, New York.

  2. Erie Yacht Club152
    HarbourErie, United States

    Erie Yacht Club

    Private yacht club founded in 1895 on the south shore of Presque Isle Bay, Erie, Pennsylvania, sheltered from Lake Erie by the Presque Isle peninsula.

  3. 153
    HarbourKent, United States

    Ernst's Lake Breeze Marina

    Full-service marina on the Oak Orchard River at Point Breeze, Kent, New York, a quarter-mile from Lake Ontario.

  4. Escanaba Yacht Club154
    HarbourEscanaba, United States

    Escanaba Yacht Club

    Club founded in 1934 within the Escanaba Municipal Marina, on the west shore of Little Bay de Noc, Green Bay, Lake Michigan.

  5. 155
    HarbourBoyne City, United States

    F. Grant Moore Municipal Marina

    Town-run marina of 46 berths at the east end of Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City, Michigan, with Lake Michigan about 15 miles down the lake.

  6. 156
    HarbourSterling, United States

    Fair Haven Marine

    Marina on Little Sodus Bay at Fair Haven, on the south shore of Lake Ontario, with floating pontoons aimed at sailing yachts.

  7. 157
    HarbourSterling, United States

    Fair Haven Yacht Club

    Private member-run yacht club in the south-west corner of Little Sodus Bay, on the south shore of Lake Ontario between Rochester and Oswego.

  8. 158
    HarbourSterling, United States

    Fair Point Marina

    Marina and RV resort on the west shore of Little Sodus Bay, opening onto Lake Ontario at Fair Haven, New York.

  9. Fairport Harbor Port Authority159
    HarbourFairport Harbor, United States

    Fairport Harbor Port Authority

    Public transient docking at the mouth of the Grand River on Lake Erie, run by the Village of Fairport Harbor port authority alongside a deep-draught commercial harbour.

  10. Fifth Street Yacht Club160
    HarbourRacine, United States

    Fifth Street Yacht Club

    Member yacht club on the Root River at Marquette Street in Racine, Wisconsin, set back from Lake Michigan.

  11. First Buffalo River Marina161
    HarbourBuffalo, United States

    First Buffalo River Marina

    Marina on the lower Buffalo River, just inside the harbour entrance, in Buffalo, New York.

  12. 162
    HarbourWabasha, United States

    Wabasha Fuel Stop

    Fuel and dockage at Wabasha on the Upper Mississippi, with Mississippi Parkside Marina and Wabasha Marina and Boatyard the two operators in town.

  13. 163
    HarbourCleveland, United States

    Forest City Yacht Club

    Private yacht club on the south shore of Lake Erie at 5301 North Marginal Road, on the Cleveland lakefront.

  14. Four C's Marina164
    HarbourKent, United States

    Four C's Marina

    Small family-run marina near the mouth of Oak Orchard River at Point Breeze, Kent, New York.

  15. 165
    HarbourWolcott, United States

    Fowler's Marina

    Full-service marina on the east side of Sodus Bay, the largest bay on the south shore of Lake Ontario, New York.

  16. 166
    HarbourPort Clinton, United States

    Foxhaven Marina

    Family-run marina on West Harbor at Catawba Island, near Port Clinton on the southern shore of Lake Erie, Ohio.

  17. Frankfort Municipal Marina167
    HarbourFrankfort, United States

    Frankfort Municipal Marina

    Town-run marina on Betsie Lake at Frankfort, Michigan, just inside the harbour entrance from Lake Michigan.

  18. 168
    HarbourSt Clair Shores, United States

    Freedom Boat Club

    Members-only boat club on the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, with a shared fleet of powerboats kept on Lake St. Clair.

  19. 169
    HarbourMichigan City, United States

    Freedom Boat Club

    Boat club base within Washington Park Marina at Michigan City, Indiana, near the Trail Creek mouth on Lake Michigan.

  20. Freedom Boat Club of Saugatuck170
    HarbourDouglas, United States

    Freedom Boat Club of Saugatuck

    Freedom Boat Club base on Kalamazoo Lake at Safe Harbor Tower Marine, Douglas, Michigan, with shared-use powerboats reaching Lake Michigan in about 3 nautical miles.

  21. French Island Yacht Club171
    HarbourLa Crosse, United States

    French Island Yacht Club

    Private boat club on French Island near La Crosse, on Lake Onalaska in Pool 7 of the Upper Mississippi.

  22. 172
    HarbourWatkins Glen, United States

    Frog Hollow

    Full-service marina on Seneca Inlet at Watkins Glen, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes, New York.

  23. 173
    HarbourNorthport, United States

    G. Marsten Dame Marina

    Municipal marina at Northport, on Grand Traverse Bay near the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan.

  24. Gaslight Pointe Marina174
    HarbourRacine, United States

    Gaslight Pointe Marina

    Marina on the Root River at Racine, Wisconsin, attached to a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel.

  25. Gene's Marine Sales & Service LLC175
    HarbourLorain, United States

    Gene's Marine Sales & Service LLC

    Family-run marina and service yard on the Black River in Lorain, Ohio, just east of the Charles Berry Bascule Bridge.

  26. Genesee Yacht Club176
    HarbourRochester, United States

    Genesee Yacht Club

    Private member-run yacht club on the Genesee River in Rochester, New York, a short run from Lake Ontario.

  27. 177
    HarbourGeneva-On-The-Lake, United States

    Geneva State Park Marina

    Large state-park marina on the Lake Erie shore at Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, walking distance from the lakeside resort town.

  28. George Kemp Downtown Marina178
    HarbourSault Ste. Marie, United States

    George Kemp Downtown Marina

    Municipal marina of 58 berths on the St Marys River at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, just below the Soo Locks.

  29. Gibbs Marine Group179
    HarbourRochester, United States

    Gibbs Marine Group

    Full-service marina on the west bank of the Genesee River in Rochester, New York, south of the O'Rourke Bridge.

  30. 180
    HarbourGladstone, United States

    Gladstone City Harbor Master

    Town marina at the head of Little Bay de Noc, in the north of Green Bay, Lake Michigan. Roughly 5 transient berths take boats up to 45 feet.

Frequently asked questions

How many harbours and anchorages does BoatMap document in Great Lakes?

BoatMap documents 511 harbours and anchorages in Great Lakes, with shelter, seabed, services, photos and boaters' reviews.

Which BoatMap guides cover Great Lakes?

Lake Superior: the Apostle Islands, Duluth and Isle Royale, Lake Michigan: the northern harbours, Leland to Mackinac, Door County: the harbours of the Wisconsin peninsula, Lake Huron: Mackinac Island, Les Cheneaux and Drummond Island, Lake Erie islands: Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island, Thousand Islands: Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg, Lake Ontario south shore: Niagara to Sackets Harbor.