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Cove Harbor Marina and Drystack

121 Cove Harbor N, Rockport, TX 78382
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Rockport, Texas, is home to Cove Harbor Marina and Drystack, a full-service marina with immediate access to the Intracoastal Canal. The marina provides dry-stack boat storage for vessels up to 32 feet, along with covered and open wet slips and limited transient dockage. Wet slips have gated access and protected inner banks, while transient slips provide water and electricity. Non-ethanol gasoline and diesel are available, and a fully stocked shipstore, trailer storage, and climate-controlled lockers add practical support for boaters.

Minutes from Aransas Bay, Redfish Bay, Estes Flats, and the Gulf of Mexico, this marina near Rockport provides a coastal base for boating outings. A launch/fuel dock supports after-hours returns, while make-ready service can prepare, launch, rinse, flush, and store dry-stack vessels. Contact Cove Harbor Marina and Drystack to arrange boat slips or storage.

Features

  • Dry stack launch service
  • Covered and open wet slips
  • Transient slip accommodations
  • Non ethanol marine fuel
  • Vessel rinse and engine flush

Amenities

  • Boat Storage
  • Slips & Dockage
  • Fuel
  • Parts & Accessories
  • Restrooms & Showers
  • Utility Hookups
  • Onboard Storage
  • Parking

Why book with us

  • Reach the Intracoastal Canal immediately
  • Store vessels up to 32 feet
  • Choose covered or open wet slips
  • Have staff rinse and flush vessels
  • Access storage lockers around the clock

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in Texas?

For a motorboat over 15 horsepower or a personal watercraft on Texas public waters, the minimum age to operate without supervision is 13, but the rental operator decides the minimum age for renting. Under Parks and Wildlife Code Sections 31.106 and 31.107, an operator under 13 must be supervised by someone at least 18 who can lawfully operate the craft and is on board while it is under way. Boater education is based on birth date: to operate alone, anyone born on or after September 1, 1993 must meet the requirement for a motorboat over 15 horsepower, a windblown vessel over 14 feet, or any personal watercraft, and carry photo ID and the certification card. Confirm the operator’s age policy when booking.

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (tpwd.texas.gov)

Do you need a boating license in Texas?

Yes, some recreational operators in Texas need boater education certification, though the state does not call it a boating license. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department requires certification for anyone born on or after September 1, 1993, who operates a PWC, motorboat over 15 horsepower, or sailboat over 14 feet. Covered operators must carry photo ID and proof of certification.

A person must be at least 13 to operate alone; younger operators need an eligible operator age 18 or older onboard. Renters are not exempt. Alternatives include onboard supervision, a valid U.S. Coast Guard operator license, or a one-time 15-day deferral, which is available only to those 18 or over. Approved online courses provide a 60-day temporary certificate.

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (tpwd.texas.gov)

Where can you go boating from Rockport, Texas?

From Rockport, point into Aransas Bay, Little Bay, Copano Bay, St. Charles Bay or the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Aransas Bay is the main open water off town; Rockport Harbor reaches it through a marked dredged channel and is no-wake. Little Bay is shoal and contains a protected ski basin. The Copano Bay Boat Ramp gives protected access to Copano and St. Charles bays; Copano has numerous unmarked reefs, while St. Charles has a shallow entrance and reefs. Cove Harbor is the county’s busiest launch, directly off the Intracoastal, whose marked channel crosses Aransas Bay toward Lydia Ann Channel and Aransas Pass.

Source: Aransas County Navigation District (acnd.org)

What are the most popular boating destinations near Rockport, Texas?

From Rockport, boaters head to Little Bay, the San José Island shoreline, the Lydia Ann Lighthouse and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Little Bay’s two bird islands draw wildlife watchers during nesting season. San José Island offers a protected Aransas Bay shoreline for sunset cruises and bird sightings, while Lydia Ann Channel provides a waterborne look at the historic lighthouse. In winter, Rockport-based boats follow the Intracoastal Waterway to the refuge’s whooping crane feeding areas.

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (tpwd.texas.gov)

Location

121 Cove Harbor N, Rockport, TX 78382

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