Marina

Other services are provided by Ward Brothers' Boats, located adjacent to the marina, including:

• Diesel and gasoline
• Marine repairs
• Marine supplies
• Pump-outs

Slip Reservations

Slip reservations can be made by using the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Reservation System, or by calling 800-447-2757. Reservations may be made six months prior to arrival. Slip availability may be very limited throughout the summer months due to festivals and events in downtown Charlevoix, and no reservations may be made during the final four days of the Venetian Festival. 

Future Marina Operations

Starting in the 2023 season, Charlevoix City Marina will be transitioning fully to slip specific reservations for all reservable slips. All the slips in the marina will be renumbered. View the new layout here.  For any questions, comments, or concerns, contact the Harbormaster at dennym@charlevoixmi.gov or 231-547-3272. Slip Specific FAQ.

Seasonal Dockage

The City of Charlevoix has eight seasonal slips to be rented with the following stipulations: 

• Four slips will be allocated for non-tax paying or non-resident boat owners. 
• Four slips will be allocated for tax-paying or resident boat owners. 
• The City also has two commercial seasonal slips. 

If interested in being placed on the Seasonal Slip Waiting List, find the policy and application here. Applications should be returned to the Recreation Department in City Hall at 210 State Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720, along with the application fee and copy of  the current boat registration. New applications are placed at the bottom of the list. If the boater is contacted and offered slip and refuses, they are moved to bottom of list. The deposit is also non-refundable when the applicant voluntarily withdraws from the waiting list.

Fees

The City Council sets the fees on an annual basis.

More Information

For general questions, or more information on docking facilities, contact the Harbormaster (or any of his staff) at 231-547-3272 during the boating season. For those on the water, the marina monitors VHF channel 09 only. Off season inquiries may be directed to 231-547-3253.