Monroe Harbor Summer 2013

[TortugasRoyal]

Plotting a summer adventure to Monroe Harbor this year! Gonna try to coincide with my wife's business trip there. http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4466001

Is there a secure storage center nearby to leave the truck and trailer? Can take a cab back to the marina.

 

[duality]

yes, there is a lot south of mccormick place. my friend parks his semi there when he visits. its about $18 a day. do a google earth, its just south of the exhibit hall. he gets there from 31st street.

mike

 

[duality]

but why dont you moor in burnham harbor, they have a lot for cars with trailers and i think it is included with your rental

mike

 

[TortugasRoyal]

but why dont you moor in burnham harbor, they have a lot for cars with trailers and i think it is included with your rental

mike

Want to be walking distance to pier and more. Wife's business trip includes a hotel nearby (for a few days). And a friend lived on a boat there for 14 years recommended it. But I will investigate your suggestion! thanx so much!

 

[Pat T]

Monroe Harbor

As Mike says go to Burnham Harbor. You can launch your boat from there but best to plan this Monday - Thursday because week-ends can be busy and there are only 3 ramps to use. They also have parking for your trailer and tow vehicle. There is no place to launch at Monroe and there are no slips at Monroe, only mooring balls. Further, Monroe Harbor has an huge opening to the Lake on the east side. With a little bit of wind/waves you get tossed around in the harbor and can get sea-sick. Believe me I used to moor there long enough to get a tranfer to a harbor with a slip - Burnham which is I guess a 2 - 3 mile walk to Monroe. There are few if any people living on their boats in this harbor.
You can also check out 31st street harbor which is in its 2nd year and is a few more miles South of Burnham but less crowded.