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Local favourite lake · Oconto, Wisconsin

Explosion Lake

Explosion Lake is a lake in Oconto, Wisconsin.

Explosion 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 Explosion 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 Explosion Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.31413, -88.64400. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Explosion Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Explosion Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Explosion Lake?

    Nearby: Winslow Lake (lake, 14 km), Nicolet State Trail (trek, 22 km), Lake Killian (lake, 32 km), Birch Lake (lake, 35 km), Lake Lucerne (lake, 36 km), Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Lakewood-Laona District (sanctuary, 37 km).