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Galien River County Park
Park · New Buffalo, Michigan
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 39 ft³/s
- Gage height 6.53 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GALIEN RIVER NEAR SAWYER, MI (8.8 mi away), as of Oct 29, 4:15 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04096015, as of Oct 29, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 51 ft³/s over 28 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Composed of upland & wetland habitats, this nature park features a boardwalk & an overlook tower.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Round Goby.
1 fish species in 2 public records within 2 km of Galien River County Park since 2000.
- 2 records · 2013
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Little Calumet-Galien watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS. Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Galien River County Park?
- Galien River County Park is a park in New Buffalo, Michigan.
- Can you swim at Galien River County Park?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Galien River County Park rated?
- Galien River County Park in New Buffalo, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 726 reviews.
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Location & Contact
17424 Red Arrow Hwy, New Buffalo, MI 49117
New Buffalo, Michigan 49117
Phone
+1 269-983-7111💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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