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Notable lake · Grand Traverse, Michigan

Dollar Lake

Dollar Lake is a lake in Grand Traverse, Michigan.

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Dollar 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 Dollar 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 Dollar Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.69015, -85.41773. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Dollar Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dollar Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Dollar Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Dollar Lake?

    Nearby: Rennie Lake (lake, 5 km), Spider Lake (lake, 8 km), Arbutus Lake (lake, 11 km), Boardman/Ottaway River Trail (trek, 11 km), Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park (park, 16 km), Skegemog Point Site (fort, 18 km).

    Is Dollar Lake worth visiting?

    Dollar Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.