Reviews: Presque Isle State Harbor

Reviews Summary

The reviews for the marina highlight a generally positive experience, emphasizing its essential amenities and friendly staff. Key points include:

- Facilities: The marina offers good docks, pumpout services, water, and power. Reviewers noted the cleanliness of restrooms and showers, as well as the condition of the docks.
- Staff: Many reviews praised the staff for their helpfulness and friendliness, often describing them as treating visitors like family.
- General Store: The nearby general store is frequently mentioned as a highlight, offering a variety of groceries, deli items, ice cream, and even wine and cheese. It is noted for its extended hours and good food options.
- Activities: The area provides opportunities for biking, walking to lighthouses, and enjoying the natural beauty of the harbor. Free bikes are available for transient boaters, making it easy to explore.
- Location: While the marina is described as somewhat remote with limited nearby amenities, it is appreciated for its peaceful environment and scenic views. Reviewers noted the lack of Wi-Fi and weak cell service, which some found refreshing.
- Overall Impression: Reviewers expressed a desire to return, citing the marina as a great getaway spot with a welcoming atmosphere and essential services.

In summary, the marina is well-regarded for its friendly staff, good facilities, and the convenience of the nearby general store, making it a pleasant stop for boaters.

Reviewed by: Captain Wes , Toscana, on Jul 24, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

No frills, but good docks, pumpout, water and power. The essentials. Staff are friendly, but they are "state" workers, a different mentality than a for-profit Marina.
Excellent Ice cream across the street at the little "general" store. Not much else available without transportation. Overall Great Place!

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Reviewed by: David Mann , Now or Never, on Jun 18, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 4

There's not a lot in this area however the general store across the street has most of the necessities you may need. The local yacht club furnishes a very nice bike selection for use by transient boaters. Thanks. They make for easy transportation to visit the lighthouses and general area which makes for a pleasant stop.

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Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jun 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

This is a very nice Marina. We were here 2 days due to wind conditions. There is lots of help docking and they work late! One washer and dryer for $1 each. Free bikes to borrow. It's walking distance to the old lighthouse and about a 3 miles to the new lighthouse, which is the tallest lighthouse in Michigan I was told. There is a fantastic general store that carries a great selection of wine and cheese as well as frozen wagu and prime steaks and huge scallops. There are deli sandwiches, pizza and a dinner special each day as well as a great variety of ice cream. The store is open until 9pm! We were fortunate to have a friend there that took us on a tour of the area. There was a wooden boat show they were setting up for on Saturday and we got to see some of the boats the day before.

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Reviewed by: DJ Sauber , Searenity, on Sep 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Due to the wind and waves, we've been here since Sunday 9/24/23. This is one of the most beautiful places ever!! The staff here treats you like family!! They are very kind and friendly!!!! Dog friendly doesn't come close to describing how they treated our dog, they're absolutely the best!!!
The general store is also a great place!!!!

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Reviewed by: Kerry Batty on Sep 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 4

Beautiful place!!! Preque Isle could not be a more beautiful harbor. General store across the street for odds & ends. The facilities were fine - not the nicest I have seen. Dock master was a nice guy, helped us get settled & docked.

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

Rating: 5

What an amazing little spot! The best harbor shop so far. Really good menu and ice cream shop on site. The store had a little of everything. We are deep keeled and had no problem. The staff was so helpful. I wish we could have stayed a full day.

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Reviewed by: Anonymous on Jun 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Arrival 4 June 2022. A natural harbor, its significance to the Ottawa Indians and European settlers is evident. I followed the range (274 deg) into Presque Isle Harbor. Buoys were not deployed at the State Harbor channel, I followed the electronic chart. Water depth is between 11 to 12 ft in channel and inner harbor. Harbor piers and service posts are in excellent condition. Restroom is clean and convenient. No internet is offered. A marina supplies store and general convenience store are adjacent to the harbor.

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Reviewed by: Jeffrey Skoda on Sep 6, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 65'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

Another great Michigan DNR run marina. They all seem to be run by very competent dockmaster. Great location with a little restaurant and convenient store on site. A short 1/2 mile walk to the old lighthouse which you can climb to the top.

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Reviewed by: Bill Mcmahon on Aug 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Great place to get away. No town, no WiFi, weak cell service, but crystal clear water with a nice cove and beach that is an easy walk or dinghy ride from the marina.

Beefy floating dock with both cleats and posts, decent restroom and showers.
There is a little general store and deli on site. It has good pizza.

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Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 10, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Nice marina with wide slips and well protected. Friendly helpful staff. Great store across the road with groceries, beer and a great selection of wine and liquor. Deli and pizza that are very good. Lots of places to walk a dog including a beach and a 1/4 trail down to the light house. The light house was built in 1830 and is open for tours.

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Reviewed by: Robert Webb , Doc's Aweigh, on Jul 3, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

A great marina, typical of the State sponsored refuges; clean restrooms/showers, helpful staff, docks in great shape, protected harbor; has a nice store across the road with all the essential foods/alcohol available. We would definitely stay again.

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