Harbour

1st Choice Marine

South Haven, United StatesGreat Lakes
Type
Harbour

Service marina and slip operator on the Black River at South Haven, Michigan, a short run from Lake Michigan.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Enter from Lake Michigan through the South Haven channel, marked by a green light on the north pierhead and a red light on the south pierhead. The channel runs roughly 081 degrees true for about 0.4 nautical miles. The marina sits upriver, south of the bascule bridge.

Practical

Berths for rent on the river. Boatyard with haul-out well, indoor heated and cold storage, outdoor storage, and full repair service. Office at 626 Dunkley Avenue, open Monday to Friday and Saturday morning.

Ashore

Downtown South Haven shops and restaurants are within walking distance. North Beach and South Beach on Lake Michigan lie roughly 1 km from the harbour.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
42.40894, -86.26866 (42°24.54'N 86°16.12'W)
Town
South Haven
Country
United States
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

1st Choice Marine lies at 42°24.54'N 86°16.12'W, that is 42.40894, -86.26866 in decimal degrees.

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