Traverse City · Michigan

Welcome to Elmwood
Township Marina

Tucked into the northwest corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula — true Up North country — Elmwood has quietly become one of the most talked-about marinas and public boat launches on Grand Traverse Bay. Freshly made over and just minutes from downtown Traverse City, it sits right on the sparkling West Arm at the gateway to Leelanau County. Come spend your summer on the water with us.

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On the Water

Experience the best of Grand Traverse Bay & Lake Michigan

Freshly overhauled and run by a team that's all-in on service, Elmwood pairs a close-knit sailing community with everything you need for a great run on the water. Whether you're a seasoned skipper or brand new to boating, you'll feel right at home in our new digs on the bay.

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Seasonal Slips

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Transient Slips

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Courtesy Dock

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Moorings

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World-Class Fishing

Grand Traverse Bay & the Boardman River

The bay serves as the meeting point for these two famous fisheries. When they come together, they're an unstoppable force of incredible angling action. Grand Traverse Bay is bustling with some of the world's most prized freshwater game fish, and the Boardman River bears witness to salmon and steelhead runs. It's a real angler's paradise.

Go Fish
2
Famous Fisheries
12+
Game Species
2
River Runs
132
Sq Mi of Bay

Meet the Crew

Get to know us

Meet the marina staff, including Harbormaster Daniel Jenuwine. Learn about where we've been and where we're going. We're always looking for service-oriented individuals to join our stellar team for the boating season.

About Us

On the West Arm

A welcoming home port on the West Arm

Seasonal slips, short-term transient slips, courtesy docks, summer and winter storage, an adjoining park, beach and cookout pavilion space, plus a fish cleaning station. Everything you need, all in one place.

Plan Your Visit

Ready to cast off?

Grab a transient slip online through Dockwa, or reach out about seasonal dockage and storage — then we'll see you on the water.

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