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Notable lake · Herkimer, New York

Curtis Lake

Curtis Lake is a lake in Herkimer, New York.

Curtis 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 Curtis 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 Curtis Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.33581, -74.95999. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Curtis Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Curtis Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Curtis Lake?

    Nearby: Butler Lake (lake, 6 km), Spectacle Lake (lake, 7 km), Atwood Lake (lake, 7 km), Nelson Lake (lake, 10 km), Mad Tom Lake (lake, 11 km), Sand Hill (viewpoint, 12 km).

    Is Curtis Lake worth visiting?

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