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.

Hours of Operation

May 1st to May 21st

Office Hours

Monday & Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Closed

Wednesday — Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Fuel Dock Hours

Monday & Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Closed

Wednesday — Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 am to 5:30 pm

May 22nd to May 31th

Monday – Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday & Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Sunday  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

  • May 26th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • May 27th. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Fuel Dock Hours

Monday & Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 :00 am to 5:30 pm

Friday and Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:00 am to 7:30 pm

Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am to 5:30 pm

 

June 1st – September 3rd

Office Hours

Monday & Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Wednesday & Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday – Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:00 am to 6:00 pm

  • September 1st  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • September 2nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Fuel Dock Hours

Monday & Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 :00 am to 5:30 pm

Wednesday & Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9:00 am to 6:30 pm

Friday & Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:00 am to 7:30 pm

Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am to 5:30 pm

September 4th to October 1st 

Office Hours

Monday –Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday — Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Fuel Dock Hours

Monday–Friday  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Saturday — Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:00 am to 5:30 pm

 

October 2nd to October 31st

Office Hours

Monday & Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Closed

Wednesday — Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Fuel Dock Hours

Monday & Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Closed (By appointment only at 31st Harbor)

Wednesday– Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9:00 am to 4:30 pm


Amenities at Burnham

  • 1126 slips
  • Accommodations for boats 28′-100’+
  • Slips have power and water
  • Floating boater bathrooms
  • Beautiful museum campus and Soldier Field
  • Mast stepping service at yacht club

  • Fuel dock
  • Harbor store
  • Laundry facilities
  • 3-lane launch ramp
  • Complimentary pump-out stations
  • Transient dockage

Burnham Contact Info

Address:

1559 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605

Get Directions

Phone:

1 (312) 448-7124

Email:

burnham@chicagoharbors.com

Harbor Manager:

Jerry Serratos

Harbor Entrance:

Lat 41° 51.210 N
Lon 87° 36.613 W

Yacht Club:

Burnham Park Yacht Club