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, mooring cans, and star docks 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

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  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:00 am to 8:00 pm
• September 5th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:00 am to 6:00 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