Seasonal & Transient Slips
Seasonal Slips
Seasonal Dockage is currently operating from waiting lists. Waiting list applications are available at Village Office, Harbor Office and for Download – WAIT LIST APPLICATION AND RULES (PDF).
We offer 5 separate waiting lists. When a slip becomes available, staff will call the first person on the relevant waiting list.
ANNUAL WAIT LIST RENEWAL FEE PAYMENT
Annual waitlist fees for seasonal slips are now accepted at the fuel dock office between 8am and 4pm every day until October 15th, 2025. Payment accepted will be either credit card or check. If you would like to mail a check , please make check payable to
Village of Elk Rapids, in the amount of $20.00, and mail to:
PO Box 398
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
The Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor accepts reservations online or by phone at (231) 264-8174.
NOTICE: Transient slip reservations will not be accepted by phone on May 15th, 2024. Please make your reservation online or in person at the harbor office located at 129 N Cedar St., Elk Rapids, MI 49629. Reservations by phone will be accepted starting May 16th, 2024, at 8:00 am.
THINGS TO KNOW
Transient boaters will find Elk Rapids Grace Memorial Harbor the ideal destination for a weekend, a week or even longer. Dockage fees are per linear foot per night, based on Michigan State Waterways Commission. Overnight guests may take full advantage of all the amenities and services we offer here at Elk Rapids Grace Memorial Harbor.
Check in time is 1:00 PM
Check out time is 11:00 AM
Directions to Elk Rapids Grace Memorial Harbor by water can be obtained by marine VHF channel 73. The staff monitors this channel during office hours in season. Contact the harbor office before you arrive on channel 73, and we’ll have a dock attendant waiting for you at your dock to help with tying up. We do monitor emergency channels 9 & 16. If contacted on one of these channels, you will be directed to switch to channel 73 and answer.
We are located on East Grand Traverse Bay.
Waypoints: 44° 54′ 09″ N 85° 25′ 04″ W
Shopping Dockage is available for 2-hour maximum docking. Hail the marina on channel 73 for availability. Vessels may not occupy a slip without permission from Harbor staff. Staff will assign the best slip available so you can enjoy shopping or dining in the Village of Elk Rapids.