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Notable lake · Berrien, Michigan

Hess Lake

Hess Lake is a lake in Berrien, Michigan.

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Hess 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 Hess 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 Hess Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.95546, -86.46614. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Hess Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hess Lake

    • Singer Lake · lake · Berrien · ~1 km · Must-see
    • Coveney Lake · lake · Berrien · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Boyle Lake · lake · Berrien · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Colvin Lake · lake · Berrien · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Judy Lake · lake · Berrien · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Judy Lake · lake · Saint Joseph · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Madron Lake · lake · Saint Joseph · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Madron Lake · lake · Berrien · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Yellow Lake · lake · Berrien · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Yellow Lake · lake · Saint Joseph · ~16 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hess Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Hess Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Hess Lake?

    Nearby: Singer Lake (lake, 1 km), Coveney Lake (lake, 11 km), Boyle Lake (lake, 11 km), Grand Mere State Park (sanctuary, 11 km), Colvin Lake (lake, 12 km), Judy Lake (lake, 12 km).

    Is Hess Lake worth visiting?

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