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SAIL / MOTOR / LAUNCH SITES / HARBOR GUIDE

If you have you have a boat and wonder where to put her in, look no further than our regional Boat Launch Directory.

Please use out convenient harbor guide (below).

A wide assortment of boats are available to rent throughout the region, including paddle boats, jet skis, rowing sculls, sailboards (with instruction), sailboats, fishing boats, ski-boats and houseboats for overnight and extended use.

Centers of activity include Grand Traverse Bay for open water enjoyment and the dozens of inland lakes.

We have also compliled some facts and figures about Lake Michigan and our Inland Lakes that we feel that you may find interesting.

Remember when visiting us, out of courtesy for the enjoyment of all those who follow you, please leave no trace of your visit behind.

HARBOR GUIDE

Arcadia Channel Entrance: Latitude 44 29' 01" N / Longitude 86 15' 04" W || Marina: Latitude 44 29' 27" N / Longitude 86 14' 21" W
Phone: 231-889-9653 Harbormaster on duty: 7:30am to 6pm (top)

VHF-FM Radio (Channel 9, 68 & 16), Transient Dockage, Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, Water & Ice, Electricity 110V, 30/50 amp, Restrooms & Showers, Holding Tank Pump-out, Public Telephone, Launch Ramp, Laundry

Beaver Island Latitude 45 44' 48" N / Longitude 85 31' 00" W
Phone: 231-448-2252
Harbormaster on duty: 8am to 11pm (top)

VHF-FM Radio (Channel 9 & 16), Transient Dockage, Water & Ice, Electricity 110V., 30 amp / 220V., 50 amp, Restrooms & Showers, Holding Tank Pump-out Commercially Available: Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, Launch Ramp, Laundry (1 block)

Boyne City Channel Entrance: Latitude 45 19' 17" N / Longitude 85 15' 58" W || Marina: Latitude 45 12' 55" N / Longitude 85 01' 10" W
Phone: 231-582-7361 / Off season: 231-582-6611
Harbormaster on duty: June 1 - September 1, 8am to 8pm (top)

VHF-FM Radio (Channel 9, 16, & 68), Transient Dockage, Water, Electricity 110V., 30 amp, Restrooms & Showers, Holding Tank Pump-out, Public Telephone, Launch Ramp, Recreational Facilities, Picnic Shelter, Grills, 2 hr. Shoppers Dock

Charlevoix Bridge Channel Latitude 45 19' 17" N / Longitude 85 15' 58" W || Marina: Latitude 45 19' 00" N / Longitude 85 15' 23" W Phone: 231-547-3272 / Off season:
Phone: 231-547-3270
Harbormaster on duty: May 1 - September 30, 8am to 8pm (6am to 10pm opens on hour & half-hour. 10pm to 6am on demand 1 long, 1 short blast) (top)

VHF-FM Radio (Channel 9), Transient Dockage, Water, Electricity 110V., 30 amp / 220V., 50 amp, Restrooms & Showers, Public Telephone, Cable TV Hookup, Launch Ramp, 2 hr. Shopping Dock Commercially Available: Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, Pump-out (adjacent), Ice, Car & Bike Rental, Laundry (Pick-up)

East Jordan Channel Entrance: Latitude 45 19' 17" N / Longitude 85 15' 58" W || Marina: Latitude 45 09' 22" N / Longitude 85 07' 52" W
Phone: 231-536-2166 / Off season: 231-536-2971
Harbormaster on duty: May & September, 9am to 5pm / June - August, 8am to 7pm (top)

"Pre-Paid Reservations Accepted", VHF-FM Radio (Channel 9 & 16), Transient Dockage, Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, Water & Ice, Electricity 110V., 30 amp, Restrooms & Showers, Holding Tank Pump-out, Cable TV Hookup, Boat Ramp (1 block) Commercially Available: Restaurants & Stores (2 blocks), Marine Supplies (2 blocks)

Elk Rapids Latitude 44 54' 09" N / Longitude 85 25' 04" W
Phone: 231-264-8174 or 800-2ELK-MARINA / Off season: 231-264-9274
Harbormaster on duty: May 15 - June 15, 8am to 6pm / June 15 - Labor Day, 8am to 9pm / Labor Day - October 16, 8am to 6pm (top)

VHF-FM Radio (Channel 9, 68 & 16), Transient Dockage, Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, Water & Ice, Electricity 110V., 30 amp / 220V., 50amp, Restrooms & Showers, Holding Tank Pump-out, Public Telephone, Launch Ramp Commercially Available: Restaurants & Stores (2 blocks), Marine Supplies (3 blocks)

Frankfort Channel Entrance: Latitude 44 37' 49" N / Longitude 86 15' 11" W || Marina: Latitude 44 37' 53" N / Longitude 86 14' 08" W Phone: 231-352-9051 / Off season: 231-352-7117 Harbormaster on duty: May 5 - October 15, 6:30am to 9pm (top)

VHF-FM Radio (Channel 9 & 16), Transient Dockage, Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, Water & Ice, Electricity 110V., 30 amp / 220V., 50 amp, Restrooms & Showers, Holding Tank Pump-out, Public Telephone, Launch Ramp, Fish Cleaning Station, Grills & Tables, Beach, 4 blocks Commercially Available: Restaurants, Stores, Laundry (1 block)

Greilickville Latitude 44 47' 17" N / Longitude 85 38' 00" W
Phone: 231-946-5463 / Off season: 231-946-0921
Harbormaster on duty: May 1 - November 1, 6am to 11pm weekends, 7am to 9pm weekdays (top)

VHF-FM Radio (Channel 9 & 16), Transient Dockage, Water & Ice, Restrooms, Holding Tank Pump-out, Public Telephone, Launch Ramp, Swimming Pool, Playground Equipment

Harbor Springs Latitude 45 25' 38" N / Longitude 84 59' 15" W
Phone: 231-526-5355 / Off season: 231-526-5274 or 526-2104
Harbormaster on duty: May 1 - September 15, 7am to 9pm (top)

VHF-FM Radio (Channel 9 & 16), Transient Dockage, Gasoline & Diesel Fuel (available nearby), Water & Ice, Electricity 110V., 30 amp & 50 amp, Restrooms & Showers, Holding Tank Pump-out, Picnic Tables Commercially Available: Restaurants, Stores, & ATM (nearby), Launch Ramp (1 block), Laundry (2 blocks), Marine Supplies & Repair (adjacent), Motel (3 blocks)

Leland Township Latitude 45 01' 26" N / Longitude 85 45' 51" W
Phone: 231-256-9132 or 231-256-9279
Harbormaster on duty: Memorial Day - Labor Day, 5am to 6pm (top)

VHF-FM Radio (Channel 9 & 16), Transient Dockage, Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, Water & Ice, Electricity 110V., 30 amp / 220V., 50 amp, Restrooms & Showers, Holding Tank Pump-out, Public Telephone

Northport Latitude 45 07' 48" N / Longitude 85 36' 38" W
Phone: 231-386-5411 / Off season: 231-386-5182
Harbormaster on duty: May 15 - October 31, 7am to 9pm (top)

VHF-FM Radio (Channel 9 & 16), Transient Dockage, Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, Water, Electricity 110V., 20, 30, 50 amp, Restrooms & Showers, Holding Tank Pump-out, Cable TV Hookup, Launch Ramp

Petoskey Latitude 45 22' 52" N / Longitude 84 57' 40" W
Phone: 231-347-6691 / Off season: 231-347-2500
Harbormaster on duty: May 7 - Labor Day, 6am to 10pm (top)

VHF-FM Radio (Channel 68 & 16), Transient Dockage, Gasoline, Water & Ice, Electricity 110V., 30 amp & 50 amp, Restrooms & Showers, Holding Tank Pump-out, Public Telephone, Launch Ramp, Laundry Commercially Available: Restaurants & Stores (3 blocks)

Suttons Bay Latitude 44 58' 32" N / Longitude 85 38' 43" W (Small Boat Harbor)
Phone: 231-271-6703 / Off season: 231-271-3051
Harbormaster on duty: May 15 - October 15 (top)

VHF-FM Radio (Channel 9 & 16), Transient Dockage, Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, Water & Ice, Electricity 110V., 30 amp / 220V., amp, Restrooms & Showers, Holding Tank Pump-out, Launch Ramp Commercially Available

Traverse City Latitude 44 46' 05" N / Longitude 85 37' 20" W
Phone: 231-922-4903 / Off season: 231-922-4910
Harbormaster on duty: June 15 - Labor Day, 7am to 9pm / May 15 - June 15 & Labor Day to October 20, 8am to 6pm (top)

VHF-FM Radio (Channel 9 & 16), Transient Dockage, Gasoline, Water & Ice, Electricity 110V., 30 amp / 240V., 50amp, Restrooms & Showers, Holding Tank Pump-out, Public Telephone, Launch Ramp, Laundry

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