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Notable lake · Highlands, Florida

Lake Viola

Lake Viola is a lake in Highlands, Florida.

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Lake Viola: 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 Lake Viola

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 Lake Viola — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 27.61313, -81.49525. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lake Viola

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lake Viola

    • Pioneer Lake · lake · Highlands · ~1 km · Must-see
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    • Luck Lake · lake · Highlands · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Lake Brentwood · lake · Highlands · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Lake Verona · lake · Highlands · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Deer Lake · lake · Highlands · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Lake Byrd · lake · Highlands · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Lake Pythias · lake · Highlands · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Lake Damon · lake · Highlands · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Fox Lake · lake · Highlands · ~4 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Viola full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Viola?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Viola?

    Nearby: Pioneer Lake (lake, 1 km), Lake Isis (lake, 2 km), Luck Lake (lake, 2 km), Lake Brentwood (lake, 2 km), Lake Verona (lake, 2 km), Union Congregational Church (church, 2 km).

    Is Lake Viola worth visiting?

    Lake Viola is listed as a notable lake in Florida on Spotwander.