East Tawas State Harbor

The harbor lies centrally in East Tawas, at the end of Newman Street and across from Harbor Park and downtown shops Coordinates: 44° 16′ 35″ N, 83° 29′ 05″ W Phone: +1 (989) 362-2731 - Memorial Day through Labor Day Phone (2):+1 (989) 362-5041 - off season Approach notes: The entrance is marked with a flashing green buoy visible from ~6 NM offshore Watch for shoals extending from Tawas Point; carefully follow charted buoys (e.g., FL RED “R2”, etc.) Approach depth: ~15 ft, with 12 ft depth at the docks The facility includes up to 136 slips (80 transient/56 seasonal) accommodating vessels up to ~120 ft Connection to town: One block from downtown; walking/bike path runs 14 mi south to Alabaster and north to Tawas Point Lighthouse Reservations: Transient and seasonal slips available; call 1‑800‑447‑2757 or book via midnrreservations.com Anchorage, Mooring & Shelter Protection: Well sheltered inside Tawas Bay, with breakwalls and buoyed entrance; offers calm conditions for anchorage Bay bottom: Sandy to sand/mud bottom northeast, ideal for good holding Anchoring: You can anchor in the bay outside marked slips; holding is good, but be mindful not to block navigation. Mooring buoys are typically used by marinas or sanctuary programs—none noted here.