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Local favourite lake · Mason, Illinois

Point Lake

Point Lake is a lake in Mason, Illinois.

Point Lake: 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 Point Lake

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 Point Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.07283, -90.26787. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Point Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Point Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Point Lake?

    Nearby: Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area (sanctuary, 7 km), Anderson Lake State Conservation Area (lake, 20 km), Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (sanctuary, 21 km), Sand Prairie-Scrub Oak (sanctuary, 25 km), Rockwell Mound (fort, 39 km), Meredosia Island (lake, 40 km).