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Notable lake · Van Buren, Michigan

Lake Cora

Lake Cora is a lake in Van Buren, Michigan.

Lake Cora: 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 Lake Cora

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 Lake Cora — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.20351, -85.98243. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Cora full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Cora?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Cora?

    Nearby: Gravel Lake (lake, 21 km), Bankson Lake (lake, 23 km), Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead (park, 25 km), Sherwood Lake (lake, 26 km), Paw Paw Lake (lake, 29 km), Jarvis Lake (lake, 32 km).

    Is Lake Cora worth visiting?

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