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Notable lake · Keweenaw, Michigan

Beaver Lake

Beaver Lake is a lake in Keweenaw, Michigan.

Beaver 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 Beaver 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 Beaver Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.08109, -88.75619. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Beaver Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Beaver Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Beaver Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Beaver Lake?

    Nearby: Isle Royale National Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Greenstone Ridge Trail (trek, 8 km), Isle Royale (fort, 12 km), Siskiwit Falls (waterfall, 12 km), Rock Harbor Light (attraction, 16 km), Wreck of the SS Glenlyon (fort, 18 km).

    Is Beaver Lake worth visiting?

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