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Notable lake · Cattaraugus, New York

Pickup Lake

Pickup Lake is a lake in Cattaraugus, New York.

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Pickup 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 Pickup 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 Pickup Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.11257, -78.99109. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Pickup Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Pickup Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Pickup Lake?

    Nearby: Quaker Lake (lake, 16 km), Mount Tuscarora (viewpoint, 18 km), Allegany State Park (sanctuary, 21 km), Allegheny Reservoir (lake, 25 km), Red House Lake (lake, 25 km), Saint Lukes Episcopal Church (church, 26 km).

    Is Pickup Lake worth visiting?

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