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Notable lake · Suffolk, New York

Silver Lake

Silver Lake is a lake in Suffolk, New York.

Silver 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 Silver 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 Silver Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.10682, -72.36657. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Silver Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Silver Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Silver Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Silver Lake?

    Nearby: Union Chapel (church, 3 km), Orient Long Beach Bar Light (attraction, 6 km), Bug Light (beach, 6 km), Horton Point Light (beach, 9 km), Orient Beach State Park (beach, 11 km), Cedar Island Light House (beach, 14 km).

    Is Silver Lake worth visiting?

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