Burnham Harbor is located within walking distance of the Chicago downtown and is situated on the Museum Campus.  It is the largest harbor in the Chicago Harbors system.  Surrounded by a stunning skyline view, the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Soldier Field, and McCormick Place the harbor is a focal point of the City of Chicago.  Burnham Harbor is also home to the Burnham Park Yacht Club.  The harbor has 1126 slips and can accommodate boats from 28’-100’+ in length.

Transient docking is available; you can submit reservation requests through the Dockwa app or website beginning May 1st.  Burnham Harbor has a fuel dock facility with gas and diesel fuels.  There is a laundry facility in the Ship’s Store.  Waste pump-out equipment is available on a no-charge basis.  There is a 3-lane launch ramp at the harbor with parking for approximately 43 vehicles with trailers.  There is a mast stepping/unstopping capability at the Burnham Park Yacht Club, located on the east side of Burnham Harbor.  The harbor monitors channels 9 and 16 and the switch to/working channel is 71.

Hours of Operation

April 29th to May 16th

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 17th to May 30th

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 28th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
• May 29th. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

May 30 – September 4th

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 3rd  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:00 am to 8:00 pm
• September 4th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  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 3rd  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:00 am to 7:30pm
• September 4th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:00 am to 5:30 pm

September 5th 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