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Notable lake · Oakland, Michigan

Evans Lake

Evans Lake is a lake in Oakland, Michigan.

Evans 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 Evans 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 Evans Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.56662, -83.34382. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Evans Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Evans Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Evans Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Evans Lake?

    Nearby: Walnut Lake (lake, 2 km), Pine Lake (lake, 3 km), Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum (museum, 3 km), Orchard Lake (lake, 4 km), Apple Island (fort, 4 km), WBFH-FM (Bloomfield Hills) (attraction, 6 km).

    Is Evans Lake worth visiting?

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