55 S. Harbor Place
Waukegan, IL
Dock
Offered
Mooring
Not Offered
Day Trip
Not Offered

102 Reviews
by Randy b. on May 09, 2026
Waukegan marina is awesome...great docks and Terry [in the office] is the best....professional, super helpful, and very kind. The docks/cleats are really good [floating concrete/beefy] and well maintained. Plenty of parking, easy walk to town, the train to Chicago, and an excellant icecream shop. Bathrooms/showers are very clean. David and Jeff [dock guys] are friendly and helpful...and they keep the place looking nice/operating smoothly. Larry the wifi guy keeps the free wifi humming nicely, too. I've had my 43 foot sailboat for 30 years...in Boston, West Palm Beach, Seattle, and Chicago... I must say Waukegan Marina is bar far the best marina we've stayed at long term [we've been at Waukegan marina 4 or 5 seasons, now]. Lastly, the marina is quiet and kid/pet friendly and safe/secure [with a night watchman every night]. They even have lifejackets you can use for free.
by F W. - Verified user on Oct 29, 2025
Very accommodating staff
Friendly
clean
well kept Harbor
Super bathroom facilities
all in all a very good experience
by William H. - Verified user on Oct 12, 2025
Waukegan is a great marina. Very helpful and clean.
by John G. - Verified user on Oct 02, 2025
Spent one night. Very helpful in getting the reservation and slip number.
by patrick b. - Verified user on Sep 26, 2025
Clean, nice docks, bathrooms great. Nice people
by Michael S. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2025
we came in late, but the facility key was in a lock box waiting for us. Instructions about the slip and access to the drop box were clear and helpful. Facilities were clean and well maintained. Staff was friendly
by Andrew K. - Verified user on Sep 02, 2025
The staff was great! Enjoyed the stay
by Robert G. - Verified user on Sep 01, 2025
Nice spot. A bit noisy but the slips are in good condition.
by Jim M. - Verified user on Aug 16, 2025
Friendly and helpful staff made us feel at home and offered a solution to each of our needs as they came up.
Facilities are top notch and well maintained.
by James H. - Verified user on Aug 06, 2025
Best marina on Lake Michigan
by David R. - Verified user on Jul 13, 2025
Great marina, cement surface floating docks. Nice staff, clean facilities. Quiet even on Saturday night.
by Fergus C. - Verified user on Jul 02, 2025
Always a well organized, clean and well run location.
by Bill B. - Verified user on Jun 28, 2025
Everything was great but could use a little better dock and slip identification
by Gerhard Z. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2025
Wonderful staff/people, unbelievably helpful, great, clean facilities/harbor , a little hick up on the payment side..
by Tom G. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2025
Very nice staff good harbor, ridiculous new requirement to get a slip proof of insurance and state registration is BS
by Cristina P. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2025
Great marina facilities and very helpful staff!
by Alice M. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2025
Clean neat well organized.
Marina Response:
Thank you very much for your post. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay!by James R. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2025
clean bathrooms, clean docks
by Mark B. - Verified user on Jun 22, 2025
Very nice facilities and welcoming staff
by Ric R. - Verified user on Jun 11, 2025
Excellent
by Craig C. - Verified user on May 29, 2025
Very well organized, everyone was kind and the marina is clean
by Anonymous on Nov 15, 2024
The Waukegan Fire Department has had our dive rescue boat at the Waukegan Harbor for a few years now. The staff and management have always been willing to assist our team with any needs and have quickly resolved and even prevented issues from arising.
by Michael R. on Nov 13, 2024
Nothing but great things to say about this harbor and staff. Very friendly and helpful. Enjoying the new ice machine, clean restrooms and coffee for everyone to enjoy as they please. I highly recommend stopping in for a couple nights if not renting a slip. Fun outdoor bar with food truck within walking distance
by Collin P. on Nov 12, 2024
I have been a boating member at Waukegan Harbor for going on 10 years. I have sailed to Wisconsin, Michigan and Chicago and i can tell you they are hands down the best and the staff there are exactly like family. the facilities are excellent from the parking lot to the harbor entrance and everything between. thank you Terry, Robby, Debbie, Dan, Daniel and Joe Seidleman the Harbor master. i am very proud to call them friends. 2025 season is 123 days away and counting. cannot wait to get back to my home on the lake.
by Matt B. - Verified user on Nov 01, 2024
Great place to dock. Clean bathrooms. Water, electric, and internet are included along with free ice. Staff is super friendly and go above and beyond.
About Waukegan Harbor & Marina
Whether you're an overnight guest, or a local resident, Waukegan Harbor can serve all your boating needs. The Waukegan Port District was established in 1955 to oversee the activities and operations of the harbor. Watch the arrival of the cement and gypsum vessels as their captains dock in our commercial slip. Enjoy a day on the lake fishing with one of our many experienced Charter Captains or make Waukegan Harbor your home for all your recreational boating. We look forward to serving you.


















