This Weekend!

Heritage Harbor Ottawa and Crawdad's Bar & Grill are hosting a fun filled Saturday.




Sand volleyball starting at 1 pm and a Wii Bowling Tournament in Crawdad's begins at 8:30pm.


Come spend some time at the marina and bring your friends.
There will be Drink & Food Specials.

The Adventure Lifestyle awaits you at Heritage Harbor Ottawa.

Premier Resort Community

Take a deep breath and feel the stress of the day slip away: this picturesque, marina resort community offers an adventure lifestyle that lets you reconnect with your family, your friends, your community, and the natural beauty that is Starved Rock Country.



Leisurely cruise along the majestic Illinois River, where the breathtaking backdrop of the tree-covered, sandstone bluffs allow you to enjoy the natural beauty as it changes from season to season. Our impeccably designed neighborhood with a prime riverfront location directly along the Illinois River is the perfect location to begin your next great adventure.

Nestled in the heart of Starved Rock Country, Heritage Harbor Ottawa is the premier marina resort community in the Midwest and unlike any other. Enjoy year round outdoor activities and discover the unique world of resort–style living with all that it has to offer.

This extraordinary resort community can appeal to a wide variety of tastes; be it waterfront property, year round residence, a vacation home, boaters lifestyle, a hikers dream, or nature buff, no matter what type of adventure lifestyle you wish to enjoy, it can all be found within our premier resort community at Heritage Harbor Ottawa. We even offer an Adventure Lifestyle director who plans events at the marina year round.


The tranquility of Starved Rock Country’s vast natural beauty and the small town charm of the local communities allow you to get away from it all while still being just a short drive from larger urban destinations and activities. When you are a part of Heritage Harbor Ottawa you are never far away from your ideal adventure!

Helping you experience the best of Starved Rock Country is just one more example of the type of personal service you can expect when you are a part of Heritage Harbor Ottawa.

The Adventure Lifestyle awaits at Heritage Harbor Ottawa in the heart of Starved Rock Country.

The Building of a Dream

Sometimes it is hard to envision the end result when building a community, but at Heritage Harbor Ottawa, the big picture is in the works.






A waterfront community nestled along the banks of the majestic Illinois River in the heart of Starved Rock Country. The Heritage Harbor community will enjoy the wonderful unique features of Ottawa, with its small town charm and unique collection of eclectic shops and restaurants; as well as, the four star marina and resort.


Become a part of a waterfront community unlike any other. Heritage Harbor Ottawa is poised to be the most exciting marina resort community in the Midwest. With a first class marina, and a commitment to the natural surroundings, Heritage Harbor Ottawa rivals such waterfront communities as Galena, IL, Bay Harbor, MI, New Buffalo, Michigan, or Lake Geneva, WI.

Quality homes, picturesque surroundings, and limitless adventures in the heart of Starved Rock Country Heritage Harbor Ottawa is the place to live your dream. Come for a visit and we promise you will want to stay for a lifetime.

The Adventure Lifestyle awaits you in the heart of Starved Rock Country at Heritage Harbor Ottawa

A Boater's Dream

At Heritage Harbor the full-service marina offers over 460 slips, a full service fuel dock with gas and diesel, pump-out services, and concierge services.

Just call the staff and let them know when you expect to arrive, and your boat will be stocked and ready to go.

Heritage Harbor Marina boaters enjoy a great partnership with Quest Watersports, a full-service boat dealership with an on-call mechanical staff; and at Quest the philosophy is simple: “boating should be fun and hassle-free.”

Living life aboard your own boat is a dream comes true for many people; however, if you didn’t grow up on the water, the boating language can be a bit confusing. The knowledgeable, professional staff at Quest Watersports is available to make you feel at ease, even when the only thing you know about a boat is that you really want one.

Quest offers a premium lineup of upscale vessels, along with a complete set of boating services, and wants to be your boating partner.

Besides offering both new and used boats, services and accessories, Quest Watersports now offers the boating lifestyle without the commitment of owning a boat. Quest Express is a new member’s only boat club that allows you to try the boating lifestyle without the commitment or expense of boat ownership. An annual membership gives you a fleet of boats to choose from. So whether you are looking to take out a large group on a pontoon boat, or just looking to do some tubing with a few friends, Quest Express has the perfect boat for you.

Membership has its advantages… boat orientation, safety training, unlimited use of a fleet of boats, whenever and as often as you like. At Heritage Harbor Marina complimentary concierge services are available… when you arrive your boat is clean, fueled, and ready for you. Just turn the key and enjoy a day on the water and when you are ready to return simply dock and walk away.

So whether you own your own boat or are a member of Quest Express, Heritage Harbor Ottawa and Quest Watersports can provide the Adventure Lifestyle you have always dreamed of.

The Quest Watersports showroom is conveniently located just down the road from Heritage Harbor Ottawa, the most exciting marina resort community in the Midwest.

The Adventure Lifestyle in the heart of Starved Rock Country awaits you at Heritage Harbor Ottawa.

River Games 2010

River Games 2010 is confirmed for JULY 16-18, 2010.

After a hugely successful inaugural event in 2009, River Games Returns to Heritage Harbor Ottawa! Co-sponsored by www.all-actionsports.com, Quest Watersports and Chicago MasterCraft, participants are expected to number in the hundreds again – out for free pulls behind MasterCraft boats, camping, food, fun, and an end-of-day “Air and Water” show.

The die-hards arrive Friday evening and either camp on site at Heritage Harbor, stay in the marina on their boats, or live it up aboard a luxury cruiser via Heritage Harbor’s “Boat and Breakfast” program. Ski, wake and surf coaching and pulls are the main activity through the afternoon on Saturday – along with great food & beverages provided by Crawdad’s Bar & Grill.
The day’s activities are launched from a floating platform anchored off Heritage Harbor’s east peninsula, which supports a constant flow of participants cycling onto several MasterCraft boats underway throughout the day. The backdrop is a gorgeous, unspoiled stretch of the Illinois Waterway bounded by trees and stone cliffs.

Riders young and old as groups and families enjoy this fantastic event – whether a first timer, new to the sports or seasoned vets looking to push the envelope just a bit more. A live radio remote, local news film crew and a few photographers are expected to be on hand to document the event again this year for general press and sport specific outlets.

Saturday afternoon's emceed show will start with a skydive exhibition courtesy of www.skydivechicago.com and closes with some serious double-ups, and included shoreline passes by the regions best athletes showing everything in between, from barefoot tricks to wake surfing. After, a DJ’d gathering campfire side and at Crawdad’s for the overnighters who stick around for more great weather on Sunday.

Come camp Friday through Sunday or make it out for the big Day Saturday July 17 starting at 10am, 1988 N. 2753rd Road, Ottawa, IL 61350

Stay tuned to learn more about the Adventure Lifestyle available at Heritage Harbor Ottawa.

Time to Celebrate !

Kick off the holiday weekend at Heritage Harbor Ottawa. The marina will be alive with activities starting with good food, drinks, and friends at Crawdad’s Bar & Grill on Friday Night.

Boaters can take advantage of our beautiful Marina which prides itself on our first class customer service including personal concierge services and docks unlike any in the area.

Take the boat out on the beautiful Illinois River Saturday and enjoy Heritage Harbor’s private island, or dock downtown Ottawa and take a stroll through the Farmer’s Market early Saturday morning from 8am - 12:30pm

Saturday is defiantly a day for the family at Heritage Harbor Ottawa. Starting at 2 pm there will be games that encourage family interaction reminiscent of days gone by. Challenge the kids to a water balloon toss and get revenge for all the times they “pretend” they can’t hear you. There will be potato sack races, an egg toss, and sand volleyball.The fun goes all day long; Bag Shot Row will be playing great music from 7:30-11:30 pm.

The Heritage Harbor Pool is now open and memberships are still available for the whole family, so bring the suits and take a swim. Enjoy the benefits of a private pool that include less crowding, poolside food and beverage service from crawdad’s, private shower/changing areas, and a view that takes your breath away.

On Sunday you can spend the day on the water, the Illinois River which has access to both Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River so you are not limited to short range cruising is a great place to spend your holiday weekend with family and friends.
Enjoy the Fireworks display right from the boat on the Illinois River in downtown Ottawa. The show starts at dusk (around 9 pm) and a treat for kids of all ages, even the big ones.

No need to travel to Lake Geneva, New Buffalo, or Galena for a great adventure this weekend, come home to Heritage Harbor Ottawa where the Adventure Lifestyle is our specialty!