Small waterfront facility with a few docks and adjacent unpaved parking area serving nearby residential buildings.
Beaver Island - St. James occupies a sheltered harbor on the northeastern coast of Beaver Island in northern Lake Michigan. The marina serves boaters navigating the open waters of Lake Michigan, one of the five Great Lakes. It accommodates recreational vessels engaged in cruising, fishing, and island-hopping throughout the region.
Marinas typically need to separate slip holder parking from day-visitor parking, trailer areas, launch ramps, and secure dock access points. Modern facilities use barrier gate systems to enforce these zones automatically — allowing permitted vehicles through via transponder or keycard while logging all access events.
