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Notable lake · Dickinson, Michigan

Chapin Mine

Chapin Mine is a lake in Dickinson, Michigan.

Chapin Mine: 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 Chapin Mine

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 Chapin Mine — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.82564, -88.06617. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Chapin Mine full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Chapin Mine?

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

    What are the places to visit near Chapin Mine?

    Nearby: Lake Antoine (lake, 4 km), Lake Antoine (lake, 4 km), Fumee Lake (lake, 9 km), Menominee River State Recreation Area - Piers Gorge Unit (sanctuary, 15 km), Montgomery Lake (lake, 16 km), Peavy Pond (lake, 29 km).

    Is Chapin Mine worth visiting?

    Chapin Mine is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.