HARBOR FACILITIES & AMENITIES

Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor is a 265-slip marina and boat launch on East Grand Traverse Bay with modern amenities, barbecue, picnic areas and much more. Walk, bike or drive to downtown Elk Rapids and enjoy fine dining, art galleries, breweries, farmers markets and local shops.

LOWER HARBOR

The Lower Harbor hosts 213 slips with sizes from 28′ -70′ for seasonal and transient boaters offering full service amenities with direct access to East Grand Traverse Bay.

UPPER HARBOR I

The Upper Harbor hosts 30 slips for seasonal boaters with direct access to Elk River and the Antrim Chain of Lakes.

UPPER HARBOR II

The Upper Harbor II hosts 20 slips for seasonal boaters offering full service amenities with direct access to Elk River and the Antrim Chain of Lakes.

COURTESY DOCKAGE

Courtesy docks are available in the Lower and Upper Harbor for 2 hour maximum docking to enjoy shopping or dining in the Village of Elk Rapids. Hail the Harbor office on channel 9-16-73 Vhf-fm or call 231-264-8174 for availability.

LOWER HARBOR LAUNCH RAMP

A four lane concrete launch ramp with sufficient water depth and lake size to accommodate most trailerable boats offering direct access to East Grand Traverse Bay.

UPPER HARBOR LAUNCH RAMP

A two lane concrete launch ramp offering direct access to Elk River and the Antrim Chain of Lakes.

HARBOR AMENITIES

  • To view our Arrival Procedures and Courtesy: CLICK HERE

  • Newly constructed air-conditioned Pavilion with a large flat-screen TV and sound system. Please note that reservations are not taken until the 3rd Monday in January of each year. They will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
    HARBOR PAVILION AGREEMENT AND APPLICATION

  • Dockside freshwater, electric (30, 50, 100 AMP), Charter Cable TV, WI-FI (5 access locations)

  • Large fuel dock with Valvtec/Ethanol-free diesel & 90 octane gas dispensers and pump-out servicePilings between each slip for secure boat tie-up

  • Bag ice

  • 3 Dog run areas with disposable, eco-friendly waste bags

  • Laundry

  • Individual bathrooms and showers

  • Air-conditioned Day Room with flat-screen TV, seating, tables, and bathrooms.

  • Complimentary shuttle to any business/location within the Village of Elk Rapids

  • Auxiliary lots for overnight trailer parking

  • Picnic areas with gas/charcoal grills and picnic tables

  • Dock carts are easily accessible

  • Helpful and friendly staff available to assist with docking, rain or shine!

  • Fishing charter service located in the harbor

  • Easy walk to downtown Elk Rapids

  • Easy walk to beaches, playground, tennis courts, & basketball courts

  • Excellent fishing piers

  • Michigan Certified Clean Marina since 2006