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Notable lake · Grand Traverse, Michigan

Coon Lake

Coon Lake is a lake in Grand Traverse, Michigan.

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Coon Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Coon Lake

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

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Coon Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.70123, -85.53787. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Coon Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Coon Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Coon Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Coon Lake?

    Nearby: Boardman/Ottaway River Trail (trek, 3 km), Arbutus Lake (lake, 5 km), Spider Lake (lake, 5 km), Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park (park, 7 km), Rennie Lake (lake, 8 km), Boardman Valley Nature Preserve (sanctuary, 8 km).

    Is Coon Lake worth visiting?

    Coon Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.