Harbour

Straits State Harbor

Mackinaw City, United StatesGreat Lakes
Type
Harbour

State-run 136-berth harbour on the south shore of the Straits of Mackinac, within walking distance of downtown Mackinaw City in Michigan.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Open approach from the Straits. Hailed on VHF channel 9. Sister marina to Mackinaw City Municipal Marina, 0.2 NM to the north. Open mid-May to mid-October.

Practical

116 visitor berths, 30 and 50 amp shore power, water, heads, showers, laundry, pump-out, fishing pier and slipway. Fuel berth with petrol and diesel. Reservations through midnrreservations.com or 1-800-447-2757.

Ashore

Colonial Michilimackinac and the south anchorage of the Mackinac Bridge are within a short walk. Ferries to Mackinac Island depart from the adjacent town docks.

Story

The harbour runs on power from eight on-site wind turbines and is certified under Michigan's Clean Marina programme.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
45.77844, -84.72204 (45°46.71'N 84°43.32'W)
Town
Mackinaw City
Country
United States
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Straits State Harbor lies at 45°46.71'N 84°43.32'W, that is 45.77844, -84.72204 in decimal degrees.

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