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Notable lake · Branch, Michigan

Union Lake

Union Lake is a lake in Branch, Michigan.

Union 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 Union 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 Union Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.05298, -85.18380. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Union Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Union Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Union Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Union Lake?

    Nearby: First Presbyterian Church (church, 24 km), Binder Park Zoo (park, 26 km), Lyon Lake (lake, 29 km), Goguac Lake (lake, 33 km), Portage Lake (lake, 34 km), Lake Templene (lake, 37 km).

    Is Union Lake worth visiting?

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