Notable lake · Chippewa, Michigan
Roach Lake
Roach Lake is a lake in Chippewa, Michigan.
Roach 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 Roach 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 Roach Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 46.26867, -84.21548. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Roach Lake
- Munuscong Lake Nature Sanctuary · lake · Chippewa · ~14 km · Must-see
- Copper Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
- Lake George · lake · Chippewa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Round Island (St. Mary's River) Lighthouse · beach · Chippewa · ~29 km · Must-see
- Lime Island State Recreation Area · sanctuary · Chippewa · ~33 km · Must-see
- Tower Of History · museum · Chippewa · ~34 km · Must-see
- Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church · church · Chippewa · ~34 km · Must-see
- Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre · museum · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
- Ermatinger/Clergue Heritage Site · museum · Northeastern Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
- Sault Ste. Marie Cenotaph · museum · Northeastern Ontario · ~36 km · Must-see
- Sault Canal Emergency Swing Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
- Saint Joseph's Island Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary · Michigan · ~38 km · Must-see
- Little Lake George · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
- Brimley State Park · sanctuary · Chippewa · ~39 km · Must-see
- Pipe Island Lighthouse · beach · Michigan · ~46 km · Must-see
- Delirium Wilderness · sanctuary · Chippewa · ~48 km · Must-see
- Martin Reef Lighthouse · beach · Michigan · ~50 km · Must-see
- De Tour Passage Underwater Preserve · sanctuary · Michigan · ~50 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Roach Lake
- Munuscong Lake Nature Sanctuary · lake · Chippewa · ~14 km · Must-see
- Lake George · lake · Chippewa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Sault Canal Emergency Swing Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
- Little Lake George · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
- Chain Lake · lake · Mackinac · ~75 km · Must-see
- Brevoort Lake · lake · Mackinac · ~78 km · Must-see
- Primeau Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~81 km · Must-see
- Lake Michigan–Huron · lake · Michigan · ~82 km · Must-see
- Duncan Bay Boat Club · lake · Cheboygan · ~88 km · Must-see
- French Farm Lake · lake · Emmet · ~90 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Roach Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Roach Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Roach Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Roach Lake?
Nearby: Munuscong Lake Nature Sanctuary (lake, 14 km), Copper Island (river spot, 25 km), Lake George (lake, 26 km), Round Island (St. Mary's River) Lighthouse (beach, 29 km), Lime Island State Recreation Area (sanctuary, 33 km), Tower Of History (museum, 34 km).
Is Roach Lake worth visiting?
Roach Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.