McQuade Access

     

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VISITOR ALERT!

Two new docks going in

The new docks will be located just east of the existing launch ramps at McQuade Harbor, and are expected to be completed by November, 2011. The site will remain open except during the final few days of construction.

Location

10.5 miles from the Duluth Harbor Entry Lat 46° 52.77 Lon 91° 55.15

Description

McQuade Access is a 3+ acre harbor where small craft can seek protection from storms. It has 4 protected ramps for safe boat launching and retrieval, tie-up docks, a park-like setting with walkways along the harbor, walkways and fishing structures on top of the breakwater, a pedestrian underpass beneath Scenic Highway 61, public restrooms, parking and public green space.

-View dedication remarks from Commissioner Mark Holsten.

 

         docks at McQuade

Services available

  • A three-acre harbor where small craft can seek protection from storms
  • 4 ramps for boat launching and retrieval
  • Kayak launch ramp
  • Make ready docks
  • Parking: 54 car/trailer spaces, 23 car-only spaces
  • Public restrooms
  • Public space with walkways and benches
  • Tunnel clearance 14' 6"
  • Shore fishing from three platforms, one is accessible
  • Solar collector panels to help provide power for the site, with excess power fed back to the local power grid
  • Pedestrian tunnel
  • Nearby restaurants and lodging