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Notable lake · Suffolk, New York

Laurel Lake

Laurel Lake is a lake in Suffolk, New York.

Laurel 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 Laurel 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 Laurel Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.97920, -72.55681. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Laurel Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Laurel Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Laurel Lake?

    Nearby: Fort Corchaug Archaeological Site (fort, 7 km), The Big Duck (attraction, 12 km), Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center (park, 13 km), Conscience Point National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 15 km), Paumanok Path (trek, 16 km), Shinnecock Hills (viewpoint, 16 km).

    Is Laurel Lake worth visiting?

    Laurel Lake is listed as a notable lake in New York on Spotwander.