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Local favourite lake · Steuben, New York

Baxter Lake

Baxter Lake is a lake in Steuben, New York.

Baxter Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Baxter Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Baxter Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.00227, -77.24348. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Baxter Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Baxter Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Baxter Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Baxter Lake?

    Nearby: Pinnacle State Park (park, 13 km), Church of the Redeemer (church, 15 km), State Game Lands Number 37 (sanctuary, 23 km), Hills Creek State Park (sanctuary, 27 km), Little Joe Tower (attraction, 28 km), Presbyterian Church (church, 36 km).