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Copper Harbor State Harbor

1447 Hwy. M-26
Copper Harbor, MI 49918

Lat / Lon: N 47° 28.298' / W 087° 53.967'
VHF Monitored: 9
VHF Working: 9
Phone: (906) 289-4698
Fax: (906) 289-4939
Website: http://www.michigandnr.com/Publications/PDFS/harbor_guide/#t=copper_harbor.htm

Review for Copper Harbor State Harbor

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Brown , Sea Tiger, on Jul 31, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

The diesel price on 29 July was $4.13/gallon. On arrival I found the safe water (red/white vertical strip) buoy as a critical waypoint and then I followed the range and its markers to avoid the west shoals. Once inside the bay it is a direct heading to the marina located at the west end of the bay. The marina can accommodate boats of various lengths in a slip or on the wall. Facilities at the head of the pier offer marina office, restroom, shower, laundry, ice, and lounge. Cellular service (T-Mobile, Verizon) is practically not available, but the marina has excellent WIFI. On arrival call the marina on Marine Band #9, if there is no marina attendant a Forest Ranger from Fort Wilkins Park will respond. The center of town is about 1-mile walkable distance. I found taking the passenger ferry to Isle Royale from Copper Harbor a convenient day trip.

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