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Directions to the Harbor

Burnham Harbor is located within walking distance of the Chicago downtown area and is situated on the Museum Campus. The Museum Campus is home to the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium. Soldier Field is on the west side of Burnham Harbor and McCormick Place is to the south. There are 1120 docks, mooring cans and star docks. Transient docking is available. We strongly suggest calling the harbor directly for reservations any time after May 15.

Burnham Harbor has a fuel dock facility which dispenses gas and diesel fuels. The Ship's Store, located in the harbor building, offers refreshments, apparel and boating supplies and there is a laundry facility in the building. Waste pump-out equipment is available at no charge. There is a launch ramp at the harbor with parking for approximately 43 vehicles with trailers.

There is a mast stepping/unstepping capability at the Burnham Park Yacht Club, which is located on the east side of Burnham Harbor.

Burnham Harbor monitors channels 9 and 16. The switch to/working channel is 71.