Large marina with extensive docks and adjacent large striped surface parking lots serving both marina and nearby commercial buildings.
New Buffalo is a marina situated along the southeastern shoreline of Lake Michigan in the town of New Buffalo, Michigan, near the Indiana state line. Positioned at the mouth of the Galien River, it offers direct access to the open waters of Lake Michigan, one of North America’s Great Lakes. The facility supports recreational boating, including power cruising, sailing, and fishing on the lake’s expansive freshwater expanse.
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.
