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Local favourite lake · Van Buren, Michigan

Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake is a lake in Van Buren, Michigan.

Cedar 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 Cedar 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 Cedar Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.24528, -85.82528. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cedar Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Cedar Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cedar Lake?

    Nearby: Al Sabo Land Preserve (sanctuary, 17 km), Bankson Lake (lake, 18 km), Gravel Lake (lake, 24 km), Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead (park, 24 km), Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (museum, 25 km), Kalamazoo Valley Museum (church, 26 km).