Notable lake · Van Buren, Michigan
North Lake
North Lake is a lake in Van Buren, Michigan.
North 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 North 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 North Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 42.37867, -86.07085. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near North Lake
- Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead · park · Van Buren · ~11 km · Must-see
- Michigan Maritime Museum · museum · Van Buren · ~21 km · Must-see
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~23 km · Must-see
- North Point Conservation Area · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~24 km · Must-see
- Van Buren State Park · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~24 km · Must-see
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~28 km · Must-see
- Allegan State Game Area · sanctuary · Allegan · ~29 km · Must-see
- Lake Allegan · lake · Allegan · ~29 km · Must-see
- State Street · fort · Allegan · ~31 km · Must-see
- Paw Paw Lake · lake · Berrien · ~31 km · Must-see
- Harris Lake · lake · Berrien · ~37 km · Must-see
- Southwest Michigan Underwater Preserve · sanctuary · Michigan · ~40 km · Must-see
- Kalamazoo Lake · lake · Allegan · ~41 km · Must-see
- Shore Harbor Marina · church · Allegan · ~42 km · Must-see
- Mount Baldhead · viewpoint · Allegan · ~42 km · Must-see
- Goshorn Lake · lake · Allegan · ~44 km · Must-see
- Bankson Lake · lake · Van Buren · ~46 km · Must-see
- Jarvis Lake · lake · Berrien · ~46 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near North Lake
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~23 km · Must-see
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~28 km · Must-see
- Lake Allegan · lake · Allegan · ~29 km · Must-see
- Paw Paw Lake · lake · Berrien · ~31 km · Must-see
- Harris Lake · lake · Berrien · ~37 km · Must-see
- Kalamazoo Lake · lake · Allegan · ~41 km · Must-see
- Goshorn Lake · lake · Allegan · ~44 km · Must-see
- Bankson Lake · lake · Van Buren · ~46 km · Must-see
- Jarvis Lake · lake · Berrien · ~46 km · Must-see
- Gravel Lake · lake · Van Buren · ~47 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is North Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for North Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit North Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near North Lake?
Nearby: Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead (park, 11 km), Michigan Maritime Museum (museum, 21 km), South Haven South Pierhead Light (lake, 23 km), North Point Conservation Area (sanctuary, 24 km), Van Buren State Park (sanctuary, 24 km), Sherwood Lake (lake, 28 km).
Is North Lake worth visiting?
North Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.