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Marinas with Transient Slips in Minnesota

5 of the 109 marinas we track in Minnesota have transient slips. Full listings for every city are on the Minnesota page.

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"Transient slip" isn't something a map listing tracks — it's marina terminology for short-term, overnight dockage held for visiting boaters, and a marina's listing gives no hint whether any exist or whether the docks are entirely leased out to permanent tenants. Every marina here is confirmed from its own site or dockmaster info to actually offer transient slips, not just seasonal or annual rentals.

Bayport 1

  1. Bayport Marina Association

    200 5th Ave S, Bayport, MN 55003

    Transient slips
    Call Website All Bayport

Hastings 1

  1. Hub's Yacht Club & Marina

    6 Spiral View Loop Rd, Hastings, MN 55033

    Transient slipsBoat rampBoat rentals
    Call Website All Hastings

Inver Grove Heights 1

  1. River Heights Marina

    4455 66th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

    Transient slipsBoat ramp
    Call Website All Inver Grove Heights

Minnetrista 1

  1. Caribbean Marina and Gas Dock

    135 Lakeview Ave, Minnetrista, MN 55331

    Transient slips
    Call Website

St Paul 1

  1. St Paul Yacht Club

    375 W Water St, St Paul, MN 55107

    Transient slips
    Call Website All St Paul
Call ahead for a reservation, especially in summer. Transient slips fill up fast at popular marinas during boating season, and calling the dockmaster directly gets you a straight answer on availability, depth, and nightly rate that a listing alone won't show.

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What is a transient slip at a marina?

A transient slip is a dock space rented out short-term — usually by the night or week — to boaters passing through, as opposed to slips leased long-term to a marina's regular tenants. Availability depends entirely on how much of the marina's dock space is committed to permanent renters.

Do you need a reservation for a transient slip?

It's not always required, but it's strongly recommended, especially at busy marinas during peak boating season when transient space can fill up. Calling the marina's dockmaster ahead of time is the standard way to confirm space and get current rates.

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