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Lake Melva

Lake Melva is a lake in Broward, Florida.

Lake Melva: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lake Melva

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Lake Melva — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 26.14794, -80.12162. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Melva full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Melva yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Melva?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Melva?

    Nearby: Fort Lauderdale Beach (beach, 3 km), All Saints Episcopal Church (church, 4 km), NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (fort, 5 km), Museum of Discovery and Science (museum, 5 km), Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church (church, 7 km), Cascades at Delray Beach (waterfall, 16 km).