Notable lake · Allegan, Michigan
Upper Scott Lake
Upper Scott Lake is a lake in Allegan, Michigan.
Upper Scott 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 Upper Scott 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 Upper Scott Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 42.47853, -86.06638. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Upper Scott Lake
- Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead · park · Van Buren · ~17 km · Must-see
- Allegan State Game Area · sanctuary · Allegan · ~19 km · Must-see
- Lake Allegan · lake · Allegan · ~19 km · Must-see
- State Street · fort · Allegan · ~23 km · Must-see
- Michigan Maritime Museum · museum · Van Buren · ~24 km · Must-see
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kalamazoo Lake · lake · Allegan · ~28 km · Must-see
- Shore Harbor Marina · church · Allegan · ~29 km · Must-see
- Mount Baldhead · viewpoint · Allegan · ~29 km · Must-see
- North Point Conservation Area · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~31 km · Must-see
- Goshorn Lake · lake · Allegan · ~31 km · Must-see
- Van Buren State Park · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~31 km · Must-see
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park · park · Allegan · ~34 km · Must-see
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~40 km · Must-see
- Paw Paw Lake · lake · Berrien · ~43 km · Must-see
- Holland Museum · church · Ottawa · ~43 km · Must-see
- Holland Harbor Light · sanctuary · Ottawa · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lake Macatawa · lake · Ottawa · ~44 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Upper Scott Lake
- Lake Allegan · lake · Allegan · ~19 km · Must-see
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kalamazoo Lake · lake · Allegan · ~28 km · Must-see
- Goshorn Lake · lake · Allegan · ~31 km · Must-see
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~40 km · Must-see
- Paw Paw Lake · lake · Berrien · ~43 km · Must-see
- Lake Macatawa · lake · Ottawa · ~44 km · Must-see
- Harris Lake · lake · Berrien · ~46 km · Must-see
- Bankson Lake · lake · Van Buren · ~57 km · Must-see
- Gun Lake · lake · Barry · ~58 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Upper Scott Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Upper Scott Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Upper Scott Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Upper Scott Lake?
Nearby: Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead (park, 17 km), Allegan State Game Area (sanctuary, 19 km), Lake Allegan (lake, 19 km), State Street (fort, 23 km), Michigan Maritime Museum (museum, 24 km), South Haven South Pierhead Light (lake, 25 km).
Is Upper Scott Lake worth visiting?
Upper Scott Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.