Lakeside Marina
Full-season slips and overnight docking on the Black River, minutes from Lake Erie. Now operated by the Lorain Port & Finance Authority.
Your home port on Lake Erie
Lakeside Marina offers slips across six docks with power and water at most slips, protected moorage, and quick access to Lake Erie past the Lorain Lighthouse. Seasonal members get a dedicated slip, online invoices and autopay, and a direct line to Port Authority staff.
- Slips for boats under 19′ up to 45′, larger by arrangement
- Single and double 30-amp power, water at most slips
- Overnight transient docking, booked and paid online in minutes
- Operated by LPFA staff with on-site maintenance
Everything you need at the dock
Power, water, secure access and the basics that make a season on the water easy.
Shore power
Single 30-amp and double 30-amp pedestals. Electric is included with most seasonal slips and added per night for transient stays.
Water hookups
Fresh-water connections at most slips, plus a seasonal pump-out schedule.
Restrooms & showers
Clean, keyed facilities for members and overnight guests.
Gated docks
Coded gate access to all six docks and nightly staff rounds during the season.
Parking
Free member and guest parking steps from the docks.
Fuel nearby
Fuel dock minutes away on the Black River; extended Friday hours in summer.
Simple, published pricing
Seasonal slips are priced by your boat’s length. Overnight docking is priced per foot, per night, plus a flat electric charge if you plug in.
Seasonal slip
May 1 – November 1 · by boat length · electric & water included unless noted
| Boat length | Season rate |
|---|---|
| Under 19 ft | $1 |
| Up to 25 ft (No Electric) — non-electric | $1 |
| Up to 25 ft | $1 |
| 26-30 ft | $1 |
| 31-35 ft | $1 |
| 36-40 ft | $1 |
| 41-45 ft | $1 |
| Over 45′ | Contact us |
Overnight docking
Per foot of boat length, per night · plus electric if you plug in
| Night | Rate |
|---|---|
| Weekday | $0 / ft |
| Weekend | $0 / ft |
| Holiday & special event | $0 / ft |
| Off-season | $0 / ft |
| Electric — single 30 amp | + $1 / night |
| Electric — double 30 amp | + $1 / night |
See the marina right now
A live look at Lakeside Marina and Lake Erie from the Port of Lorain waterfront. Video only.
Three ways to tie up at Lakeside
Season slip
Apply online, pick a dock, and keep your boat on the Black River May through November with power and water at your slip.
Apply for a SlipOvernight docking
Cruising in for a concert or a weekend? Pick your dates and an exact slip on the map, and pay online in minutes.
Book Overnight DockageFuel & day visits
Fuel dock minutes away on the river. Check hours before you head out, and hail the marina on the radio when you arrive.
Hours & contactLocation & contact
- Season (May 1 – Nov 1)
- Hours TBD
- Mon-Fri
- 8:00AM - 6:00PM
- Sat
- 8:00AM - 8:00PM
- Sun
- 8:00AM - 4:00PM