Third Coast Paddling

Southwest Michigan, MI | active | 1 to 7 hours

200 Marquette Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA


Overview

Paddle through the New Buffalo Marsh, a unique Great Lakes marsh that formed along the Galien River just upstream from Lake Michigan. All paddling is done on the Galien River, starting by going upstream (north) before returning back downstream to the rental location. Per an agreement with the City of New Buffalo, paddlers are not permitted to go south (toward the New Buffalo harbor and Lake Michigan) from the rental location.

Activity Type: active

Costs: Varies by duration $25 / hour
Duration: 1 to 7 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Leisurely Paddling

    The current in their sectin of the Galien River is very slow and weak, so paddling against it is not difficult at all, even during high water levels. That’s what makes the paddle fun – you can explore either way!

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Multiple Locations

    They offer their services across several Southwest Michigan locations, including: Sawyer, New Buffalo, Benton Harbor, Douglas and St. Joseph. See website for location details.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Parking

    Please note that guests must pay to park in the City Boat Launch parking lot; the City of New Buffalo charges $7.50 for 3 hours of parking. Guests also have the option of parking somewhere else and walking in.

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