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Boats in the McKinley Marina

McKinley Marina

Boating Season is May 1 through Oct. 31

McKinley Marina, Milwaukee County's only public lakefront marina, offers 655 slips with floating docks, full-service fuel docks with pump-out facilities and a convenience store with marine maintenance and safety supplies.

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National Weather Service Marina Forecast

  • Roundhouse & Fuel Dock

  • Slips & Permits

  • Boat Storage

  • Charters

  • Rent the Overlook

McKinley Marina Roundhouse

Roundhouse at McKinley Marina, with people enjoying the beer garden

Home to the Marina Boating Office (open year-round), Roundhouse Beer Garden (open May to October) and Hot Spell Sauna (open October to April).

 

Office & Fuel Dock Hours

  • May 1 through Thursday of Memorial Day Weekend: Daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day: Daily, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • After Labor Day through Oct. 31: Daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Nov. 1 through April 30: Office Only, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Slip Occupancy: May 1 through Oct. 31 

The annual slip-rental permit fee includes security, parking, electricity, water and other amenities. For a slip rental permit application or for more information, call (414) 273-5224. 

Marina Overview   North Dock Map   Center Dock Map   South Dock Map

Slip Permit Rates

  • Slip rental permit rates are based on the size of the slip and residency of the applicant.
  • All rates listed are post-tax.
  • Transient daily slip permit fees vary.
Slip Size Milwaukee County Resident Non-Resident
25 ft. $1,810.42 $1,919.34
27ft. $2,012.69 $2,136.05
30 ft. $2,331.65 $2,468.35
32 ft. $2,562.82 $2,713.97
35 ft. $2,924.01 $3,098.50
37 ft. $3,185.19 $3,374.12
38 ft. $3,315.22 $3,508.60
40 ft. $3,590.84 $3,806.44
45 ft. $4,326.56 $4,587.74
50 ft. $5,136.75 $5,449.05
55 ft. $6,020.29 $6,381.49
60 ft. $6,971.62 $7,392.83
65 ft. $8,000.75 $8,477.53
70 ft. $9,101.01 $9,642,25
75 ft. $10,272.39 $10,889.20

 

Launch Permits

Daily Permits: Available at the McKinley Marina Office during regular hours OR at any launch-site self-pay station. 

Seasonal Launch Permits: Available at the McKinley Marina Office during regular hours OR online.

Boats stored on jack stands at McKinley Marina

Boat Storage

Annual and daily dry-sail storage is available for your trailer and boat. The area offers 24-hour access, security, water and electricity.
After the official boating season, this area is used for winter storage. Keep your boat on its trailer or have it trucked in and placed on your jack stands. 

Storage Fee

includes sales tax, except locker rental

  • Dry Sail Storage, Daily During Boating Season: $19.72
  • Dry Sail Storage, Full Season, with Full-Season Launch: $685.43
  • Dinghy Storage, Full Season, with Full-Season Launch: $356.43
  • Locker Rental, Annual: $55 (not taxable)
  • Boat Storage on Trailer: $479.81
  • Boat Storage on Jack Stands: $715.01
  • Dinghy Winter Storage: $158.61

Fishing Charters

Diving Charters

Sailing Charters

Recreation Charters

McKinley Marina Overlook Pavilion

McKinley Marina Overlook Pavilion Rental

Advance booking opens the Monday on or after April 15 for McKinley Marina slip tenants, and May 1 for the general public.

Capacity: 40

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1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive
(414) 273-5224