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Poor Lake

Poor Lake is a lake in Hamilton, New York.

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Poor 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 Poor 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 Poor Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.56494, -74.70314. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Poor Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Poor Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Poor Lake?

    Nearby: South Lake (lake, 8 km), West Canada Lake Wilderness (lake, 10 km), Spruce Lake (lake, 10 km), Horn Lake (lake, 13 km), Honnedaga Lake (lake, 13 km), Sampson Lake (lake, 13 km).

    Is Poor Lake worth visiting?

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