This study was conducted to determine physico-chemical properties and degree of heavy metal contamination of sediments collected at Yeosu harbor. Outside of harbor (Y1, Y2, and Y3) showed relatively lower ignition loss than those for Y4 and Y5. All sediment samples had similar oxides and minerals based on the XRD and XRF analyses. Heavy metal contamination of the sediments was evaluated using USEPA, Ontario sediment quality guidelines, index of geoaccumulation and total enrichment factor. In summary, sediment Y5 was classified as moderately contaminated region based on index of geoaccumulation and heavily polluted based on standards of USEPA, Ontario sediment quality guidelines, and total enrichment factor. Sample Y5 obtained from the inner side of harbor showed the highest heavy metal contents. Among five heavy metals measured at Y5, Cu concentration was extremely high, which indicated that harbor activity might influence the Cu concentration in harbor sediment.