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**Location & Access:** Barkers Island Marina is a full-service marina facility located in Superior, WI, providing convenient access to Superior Bay and the protected waters of the Duluth-Superior Harbor. The site features a boat ramp and docking facilities, making it ideal for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The marina is just 5 minutes from Duluth, MN, and approximately 2.5 hours from the Twin Cities via I-35.
**Facilities & Amenities:** This is a well-developed marina complex offering extensive amenities including 420 all-weather floating docks, shore power, dockside water, private restrooms and showers, WiFi, lighted parking, and a full-service fuel station (gas and diesel). The site also includes a boater's clubroom, laundry facilities, pump-out services, and a ship's store with parts available. Parking is paved and well-lit.
**Paddling Opportunities:** From Barkers Island, paddlers can explore the calm waters of Superior Bay and the greater Duluth-Superior Harbor, with access to notable landmarks including the Minnesota Point Lighthouse, Hog's Island Inlet, and Wisconsin Point. The protected harbor waters make this an excellent launch point for both beginner and experienced paddlers, with nearby attractions including parks, a lakewalk, and views of commercial shipping traffic characteristic of Lake Superior's western basin.