Reviews: Whitehall Marina

Reviewed by: Jim Robert , Know Sew E'Sea, on Jul 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 4.6'

Rating: 5

Fantastic service at the Tavern (Whitehall Marina).

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Reviewed by: Edward Smith on Jan 30, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 25'
Draft: 2.5'

Rating: 5

Awesome marina to stop at or seasonal dock at. I had my last boat docked here for 3 years. Awesome staff, always helpful and the place is well kept and always clean. Gas and diesel available and easy to get with the fuel dock. Very good food in the restaurant. The burgers are great. I hope to keep the boat I bought here this coming season.

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Reviewed by: Daniel Warthan on Jul 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We enjoyed our short stay here for one night. Unable to go to Museum; restaurant at the Marina was good food and great people! Bathroom facilities acceptable. Nice staff!

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Reviewed by: Christopher Edwards on Oct 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice stop before or after the Champlain Canal. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The restaurant and tavern has great food and a fun local atmosphere. The bathroom and showers are clean. Docking can be tricky if they are letting water out from the dam on the canal.

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Reviewed by: Jeffrey Skoda on Jun 29, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 65'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina and super staff. Very friendly and helpful. Great bar / restaurant with lots of locals.

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Reviewed by: Thomas Kanya on Jun 11, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 20'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

A must stop if you need gas before entering or exiting the Champlain Canal. There is some food available and a bar. Nice people.

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Reviewed by: Timothy Rumbinas , Follow Me, on Sep 11, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 24'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

This is a small, quiet marina just below lock 12. Lynn, the owner, is friendly and accommodating, as is his small staff. The tavern and restaurant on site is relaxed/casual, tasty, and reasonably priced. Bathrooms and showers have always been very clean during my visits. A local favorite for breakfast is Historic Grounds, a ten-minute walk south. You can sleep under their pancakes! Prices are reasonable, and the food is fresh. Whitehall is a very historic town, and an evening walk can be a pleasure.

Docking for larger boats can take some skill, simply because the pool below the lock is not that large. There is typically a wind from the south because of the local terrain, which can be a factor. Access to the fuel dock is straightforward.

Both gas and diesel are available. The next place featuring diesel is over 30 miles north, so be advised should your tanks be low.

The journey north up the narrow lake is one of Champlain's gems. Not only is the scenery spectacular, the area teems with wildlife. It is not uncommon to see a dozen or more bald eagles along the way, and thousands of other birds, as well as turtles, deer, turkey and others.

As with all of the lower lake, it pays to keep a sharp eye on the depth sounder. In many places the channel is narrow, and there is a shoal north of the marina that can be dangerous for keel boats.

This marina is neither fancy or pretentious. I find myself visit at least a few times a year because of the relaxed atmosphere - - plus, the burger is killer!

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