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Chicago, IL · Lake Michigan

Montrose Harbor

North lakefront harbor beside Montrose Beach — a practical base for North Side day trips and fishing runs. Chicago Park District lists the Lincoln Boat Launch at Montrose Harbor; confirm launch fees and harbor rules on the official sources linked on this page.

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Official website

Visit the marina site

Phone

(312) 742-7527

Destination

Chicago, IL

Amenities

Statuses below follow Chicago Harbors — Harbors; unmarked items stay unknown.

AmenityStatusNotes
Seasonal slips or mooringsAvailable—
Boat launch rampAvailableLincoln Boat Launch — Montrose Harbor listed by CPD

Not confirmed on the source: Fuel, Pump-out. Check with the marina directly.

Hours, season & fees

Seasonal access

Montrose combines Chicago Harbors seasonal mooring with the Chicago Park District Lincoln Boat Launch at the same complex. Confirm harbor season dates and launch operating status separately before a trailer trip to Montrose Beach.

Hours

Montrose Harbor desk: (312) 742-7527. Launch and harbor office hours can differ — check CPD launch information and the harbor phone for the same day you plan to use either.

Fees & permits

Harbor mooring fees come from Chicago Harbors; launch fees follow Chicago Park District rules for Lincoln Boat Launch. Confirm each fee on the cited official sources.

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

Marina planning FAQs

Does Montrose Harbor have a public boat launch?▼
Yes — Montrose Harbor lists a boat launch on the cited operator source (Lincoln Boat Launch — Montrose Harbor listed by CPD). Confirm current ramp access, fees, and hours on that official page before you trailer in.
How do I verify fees for Montrose Harbor?▼
Harbor mooring fees come from Chicago Harbors; launch fees follow Chicago Park District rules for Lincoln Boat Launch. Confirm each fee on the cited official sources.
Can transient boats dock at Montrose Harbor?▼
Transient dockage is not confirmed for Montrose Harbor on the source we cite. Ask Chicago Harbors — Harbors before planning an overnight or day stop.
Where should I check conditions near Montrose Harbor?▼
Use the Chicago weather view on BoatingChicago and cross-check official NOAA/NWS marine forecasts for that area. Those are area products — not a sensor at Montrose Harbor's basin mouth — and our informational rating is not a safety clearance.
Who operates Montrose Harbor?▼
Montrose Harbor details on this page are attributed to Chicago Harbors — Harbors (phone (312) 742-7527). Use the official website link for contact, rules, and current facility status.

Plan around Montrose Harbor

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

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Before you book Montrose Harbor

Season, hours, and fee notes above summarize what we verified for Montrose Harbor from Chicago Harbors — Harbors. Live dollar amounts and same-day desk hours still belong on the official site or (312) 742-7527 — confirm there before you reserve or trailer in.

Other marinas at this destination

Belmont HarborBurnham HarborMonroe HarborDuSable Harbor31st Street Harbor

Public launches nearby

Lincoln Boat Launch — Montrose HarborBurnham Boat Launch — Burnham Harbor

Source

Chicago Harbors — Harbors · verified Oct 7, 2026

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

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