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The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Corps of Engineers completed construction of the first harbor of refuge/marina on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The Marina opened in August of 1999.
The facility is located on the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior approximately 55 miles northeast of Duluth, Minnesota, adjacent to U.S. Highway 61; with GPS Coordinates as follows: Two blocks out at 47.16.00 North by 91.16.00 West-Mouth of harbor is 47.16.08 North by 91.16.39 West. Although the facility was built by the U.S.Corps of Engineers and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the City of Silver Bay is the marina operator. The approximate marina season is May 15 to October 15, but will be dependent upon weather conditions. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days per week(8 a.m. to 4 p.m. after Labor Day). The Administration Building offers bathrooms, showers, laundry facilities and a concession stand. The marina monitors channel 16 on the marine radio. The marina offers guest boater and seasonal slip rentals, gas and diesel sales, and sewer pump-outs. Other merchandise is available.
Currently no maintenance facilities or boat lift-out provisions are available, however, dry storage is available behind a secured fence at $14.00 per foot plus tax. For information on Summer and/or Winter storage go to Dry Storage
There are 108 slips in the marina with future provisions for expansion as demand and monies allow. There are forty 30' slips, ten 35' slips, thirty-three 40' slips, nine 45' slips, seven 50' slips, and two 60' slips. 40 slips are set aside for transient boaters. Slip diagram and harbor entrance coordinates.
Questions regarding the marina, during the operating season, can be addressed to Marina Manager Dave Oltman by calling (218) 226-3121 or emailing sbmarina@lakenet.com.
Questions regarding the marina, during non-operational season, may be addressed to Assistant Deputy Clerk Leondra Morris at 218/226-4408, e-mail leondram@silverbay.com , FAX 218/226-4068.
The mission of the City of Silver Bay is to make Silver Bay a great place to live, work and visit by providing cost-effective government and services to improve the lives of those it serves.