About Hartshorn Marina
Hartshorn Charter Municipal Marina is a 10.3-acre marina located at Division and Western in Nims Neighborhood. It is the only publicly-owned marina on Muskegon Lake. The surrounding areas include industrial, recreational, and retail spaces.
Find out more at the Hartshorn Municipal Marina website.
Amenities
- Seasonal/Transient Docking and Mooring
- Major Slips (134)
- Small Slips (30)
- Moorings (102)
- Launch Ramps (2)
- Friendly, Courteous Staff
- Experienced Harbormaster
- Restrooms (2)
- Shower Facilities
- Power and Water Hookup
- Docking Assistance
- VHF/FM Radio -VHF Channel 09
- Pump Out Station located at Fisherman’s Landing
- Ice Sales
- Dinghy and Trailer Storage
- Dock Boxes
- Picnic Tables and Grills
- MCC Lakeshore Fitness Center next door
- Trolley Service
- 6 Ft. Avg. Depth in Small Boat Basin
- 9 Ft. Avg. Depth in Large Boat Basin
- 13 Ft. Draft/19 Ft. Beam in Largest Ships
- One Tie-Up for Vessels Up to 90 Ft.
Learn more about Hartshorn Marina.
Launch Fees
- Daily pass: $10
- Seasonal permit: $70
- Resident price: $50
- Senior (60 and older) price: $45
- Senior Resident (60 and older) price: $30
Launch Ramp Permits Valid ONLY when:
- Permanently affixed to front windshield
- Launching boats no larger than 30′ overall
- Launching with single or double axle trailers.
Learn more and purchase launch ramp permits through our Parks Department.
Parking Guidelines for Hartshorn Park & Launch Ramp
The City of Muskegon is asking all visitors to follow the posted parking guidelines designed to ensure safe, organized access for pedestrians, bikers, cars, and vehicles towing boat trailers.
Clear directional signage is now in place throughout the park to guide drivers along appropriate routes and into the correct parking areas. See below:
Vehicles WITHOUT Trailers:
- Enter via Adelaide Boulevard off West Western Avenue.
- Follow the drive north and park in the yellow-designated parking area (as marked by signage).
- Exit the same way—back down Adelaide Blvd to Western Ave.
- Do not proceed beyond the “Trailers Only Beyond This Point” signage.
Vehicles WITH Trailers:
- Also enter via Adelaide Boulevard off West Western Avenue.
- Launch your boat.
- Continue past the “Trailers Only Beyond This Point” signage and follow the marked blue route to the designated trailer parking area.
- Exit via one of two ways:
- Follow the one-way trailer exit past Fricano’s, connecting to West Western Ave.
- Back down Adelaide Blvd to West Western Ave.
🚫 Important Reminders:
- Cars without trailers are not allowed in trailer-only areas or to use the trailer exit near Fricano’s.
- Do not cut through the private parking lot behind Fricano’s—this is not a public route. Please stick to the signed path and route shown on the city’s official parking map.
- All drivers are expected to follow posted signage to avoid traffic conflicts and ensure smooth public access.
Contact Info:
Department of Public Works: (231) 724-4100
Hartshorn Office: (231) 724-6785
