ABOUT BURNHAM HARBOR Harbormaster 312-747-7009

Dive Chicago™ (312) 922-5090 <this is not the harbormaster's number

Burnham Harbor is located in the middle of the museum campus in downtown Chicago on Lake Michigan.   Located directly east of Soldier Field with McCormack Place on the south and the John G. Shedd Aquarium on the north. Take the 18th Drive exit from Columbus Drive or Lake Shore Drive then turn left on Burnham Harbor Drive and turn right on Waldron Drive.  

If you are using mapping software use this physical address (not for mail): 1559 South Lake Shore Drive Slip K-27 Chicago, IL 60605

Parking: Parking in the area is $22.00 cash or credit pay at machine

Divers on afternoon charters (and mornings on special event days or holiday weekends) will most likely have to drop off their gear and park in the Soldier Field Garage (east side off Museum Campus Drive) the Planetarium lot or Waldron Deck (off 18th drive).  

Lake Michigan is the third largest of the five Great Lakes and is the sixth largest freshwater lake in the world. It is the only Great Lake entirely within the United States.

DID YOU KNOW?

• The moon has a small tidal effect on Lake Michigan.

 

• The world's largest freshwater sand dunes are found on the shores of Lake Michigan. 

• About 1.1 billion gallons of water per day are removed from Lake Michigan for people to use.  

• Lake Michigan was carved in the soil by the movement of glaciers during an Ice Age about 10,000--15,000 years ago.  

• Lake Michigan is 307 miles long and 118 miles wide at its longest and widest points. The maximum depth is 925 feet with an average depth of 279 feet.  

• Sport fishing in Lake Michigan is mainly for salmon, trout and yellow perch.  

• With it's U. S. Coast Certified 24 Passenger Dive Charter Great Lakes Explorer,  Dive Chicago™ is now in its 22nd season of providing safe and affordable scuba diving on Lake Michigan. home / charters / reservations / Burnham harbor / dive sites / courses / marine life / events / dive stores / area hotels