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Milwaukee, WI · Lake Michigan

McKinley Marina

Milwaukee County’s public lakefront marina. County Parks pages describe floating docks, fuel docks with pump-out, ships store, restrooms/showers, and launch permits covering multiple county sites.

Official website

Visit the marina site

Destination

Milwaukee, WI

Amenities

Statuses below follow Milwaukee County Parks — McKinley Marina; unmarked items stay unknown.

AmenityStatusNotes
Seasonal slips or mooringsAvailable655 slips (per Milwaukee County Parks)
FuelAvailable—
Pump-outAvailable—
Ship's storeAvailable—
RestroomsAvailable—
ShowersAvailable—
Boat launch rampAvailableLaunch permits required (per County Parks)
Power and water at slipsAvailable—
ParkingAvailable—
On-site securityAvailable—

Hours, season & fees

Seasonal access

McKinley Marina is a Milwaukee County Parks facility with 655 slips listed by the county. Confirm seasonal dockage and county launch-permit rules before a Milwaukee lakefront arrival.

Hours

McKinley Marina: (414) 273-5224. County Parks describe fuel with pump-out, ships store, and restrooms/showers — verify fuel dock and office hours for the day you need them.

Fees & permits

Slip, fuel, and launch-permit fees are Milwaukee County Parks products. Use the County Parks McKinley page for current amounts.

Missing a detail for McKinley Marina? Use the official source link below — we do not guess.

Marina planning FAQs

Does McKinley Marina have a public boat launch?▼
Yes — McKinley Marina lists a boat launch on the cited operator source (Launch permits required (per County Parks)). Confirm current ramp access, fees, and hours on that official page before you trailer in.
How do I verify fees for McKinley Marina?▼
Slip, fuel, and launch-permit fees are Milwaukee County Parks products. Use the County Parks McKinley page for current amounts.
Can transient boats dock at McKinley Marina?▼
Transient dockage is not confirmed for McKinley Marina on the source we cite. Ask Milwaukee County Parks — McKinley Marina before planning an overnight or day stop.
Does McKinley Marina offer fuel or pump-out?▼
On the cited source, fuel is listed as available and pump-out is listed as available. Confirm hours and any purchase rules on Milwaukee County Parks — McKinley Marina before you depend on those services.
Where should I check conditions near McKinley Marina?▼
Use the Milwaukee weather view on BoatingChicago and cross-check official NOAA/NWS marine forecasts for that area. Those are area products — not a sensor at McKinley Marina's basin mouth — and our informational rating is not a safety clearance.
Who operates McKinley Marina?▼
McKinley Marina details on this page are attributed to Milwaukee County Parks — McKinley Marina (phone (414) 273-5224). Use the official website link for contact, rules, and current facility status.

Plan around McKinley Marina

Use the destination and weather links for area context — not a repeat of the full Milwaukee overview. Confirm fees and guest rules on this marina's official link above.

Boating in Milwaukee · Milwaukee Lakefront forecast · Public launches

Before you book McKinley Marina

Season, hours, and fee notes above summarize what we verified for McKinley Marina from Milwaukee County Parks — McKinley Marina. Live dollar amounts and same-day desk hours still belong on the official site or (414) 273-5224 — confirm there before you reserve or trailer in.

Public launches nearby

Source

Milwaukee County Parks — McKinley Marina · verified Oct 7, 2026

Verified from official sources; operational details change — always confirm with the linked source.

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