The 10 Best Marinas in Illinois — 2026

We compared all 123 marinas in Illinois on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated September 2026.

#1 · Ben Watts Marina, Inc.Fox Lake Transient slipsBoat ramp

Mon-Sun 8am-5pm

+18475870211 Website View listing

#2 · Diversey HarborChicago Transient slipsBoat ramp

+13122739475 Website View listing

#3 · Waukegan Harbor & MarinaWaukegan Transient slipsBoat ramp

+18472443133 Website View listing

#4 · Mack's Lake of Egypt MarinaMarion Boat ramp

Marina: Tue-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm, Mon closed; Sport's Center: Tue-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-12pm, Sun-Mon closed

618-964-1821 Website View listing

#5 · Tall Timbers MarinaHavana Transient slips

Fri-Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm

+13092417957 Website View listing

#6 · Navy Pier MarinaChicago Transient slips

24/7 (Apr 1 - Oct 31)

+13126003625 Website View listing

#7 · Fox 14 MarinaAlgonquin Boat ramp

+18476587622 Website View listing

#8 · Grafton HarborGrafton Transient slips

+16187867678 Website View listing

#9 · DuSable HarborChicago Transient slips

+13122929499 Website View listing

#10 · Steitz's ResortAntioch Boat ramp

+18473954050 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services (transient slips, fuel dock, boat ramp, service & repairs, dry storage, boat rentals), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.