Reviews: Lexington State Harbor

Reviews Summary

The reviews for the marina highlight a mix of experiences, primarily focusing on the harbor's accessibility, facilities, and staff interactions.

1. Harbor Conditions: Reviewers note significant shoaling when entering the harbor, advising caution for boats with drafts over 5 feet. A recent survey is available online, and local advice suggests proceeding slowly to avoid grounding. The water clarity aids navigation.

2. Facilities and Amenities: The marina offers fuel, pump-out services, Wi-Fi, and well-maintained restrooms and showers. There is a restaurant on-site, and the surrounding area features shops, cafes, a grocery store, a bank, and a public beach. Reviewers appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of the docks and facilities.

3. Staff and Service: Experiences with staff vary. Some reviewers mention friendly and accommodating staff, while others report issues with communication and service, including difficulty in reaching staff for slip assignments and a perceived lack of attentiveness from employees.

4. Community and Environment: The marina is described as well-protected and conveniently located near a park and playground. Reviewers enjoyed the local community, with several dining options and a cozy atmosphere.

5. Overall Impression: Many reviewers express a desire to return, citing the marina as a good stopping point with potential for improvement, especially regarding staffing and communication. The upcoming upgrades to the harbor are also noted positively.

Reviewed by: David Mann , Now or Never, on Jun 9, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 4

Heavy shoaling exists as you enter the harbor. The corp of engineers performed a survey in April that shows the bottom and is available on line. Website says not to attempt to come in if 5' or more draft and to call before entering for assistance but I had no luck on VHF or telephone. I have a 4'9" draft and made it in by going slowly, following preset waypoints after examining the survey, and by judging water color and the water is very clear here. Local advice was to go slow so that if you bottomed out someone could pull you off.
Fuel, pump out and Wifi available here. Friendly staff maintain these older docks well and keep the area clean. All utilities worked well. Very nice restrooms and showers with a captain's lounge as well. Wonderful clean town has lots of shops, restaurants and cafes from which to pick. A grocery store, bank, and post office is also nearby. A public beach and park is next door. It is my understanding that this harbor will be receiving a substantial upgrade next year to modernize the facility and to address the shoaling.
This jewel of a town makes a few day stay enjoyable.

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Reviewed by: Brooks Watson , Mangata, on Jun 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 6.9'

Rating: 5

Great little spot. This was our first stop heading north from St. Clair Shores. Lovely restaurant on site and great sunrises!

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Reviewed by: David Merchberger , Slo Pace, on Jul 27, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 3

Well protected harbor with good docks. 'Typical' state park restroom/shower facilities. Adjacent to a nice park area. Jeff's Market is a short walk for a small but well stocked grocery store.

The day we arrived, tried several calls on VHF and phone to get a slip assignment for our reservation with no answer. Attempted a slow pass by the fuel dock to get the assignment and the dock hand looked at us and walked away. Fortunately a friend was already at the marina and was able to relay the info.

Marina was severely understaffed and the attitude of the employee on duty gave the impression that she would have rather been somewhere else. Hopefully, she was just having a bad day and the reception is not typical.

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Reviewed by: Brian Chapin , Tug Life, on Jul 3, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 25'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Harbor well protected by seawall.. Managed by DNR staff and office located on fuel dock. Staff very accommodating and onsite 8 am - 10 pm. They offer reservable slips as well as 'first come first serve' slips. Docks open to public, but restrooms/showers secure with keypad access for boaters. Adjacent restaurant, park, sandy beach and playground. Jeff's Market and laundromat 4 blocks. Smaller food and liquor store 2 blocks.

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Reviewed by: Robert Webb , Doc's Aweigh, on Jun 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Good place to stop. Docks in good shape and staff exceptional -- they looked after pumping diesel and pumpout. Only stayed overnight and didn't get into the community. Would stay again.

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Reviewed by: Anonymous on May 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Lexington State Dock, 15 May. A cozy marina with water in the turning basin of 14 feet and shallows to 8 feet at the slips for smaller boats. Following the recent repair of the diesel line, diesel is available. On 15 May price of diesel is $3.21. Access to northern pier slips is by a channel bounded by breakwater and beach with 8 feet water and width of 35 feet (estimate). Fairway distance between these piers is 35 feet, so, close quarter maneuvering is essential. A close walk to downtown, located on Huron Ave has several restaurants. I patronized Jeff’s Market place, a short walking distance from the marina. Post script, no water/moisture observed in fuel filters after 4 hour transit, reference concerns with water in diesel from 2020 comments.

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