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Notable lake · Kalkaska, Michigan

Log Lake

Log Lake is a lake in Kalkaska, Michigan.

Log 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 Log 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 Log Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.74936, -85.14667. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Log Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Log Lake

    • Lake Five · lake · Kalkaska · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Lake Skegemog · lake · Kalkaska · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Bear Lake · lake · Kalkaska · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Starvation Lake · lake · Kalkaska · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Torch Lake · lake · Antrim · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Elk Lake · lake · Antrim · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Thayer Lake · lake · Antrim · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Long Lake · lake · Kalkaska · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Fife Lake · lake · Grand Traverse · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Rennie Lake · lake · Grand Traverse · ~33 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Log Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Log Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Log Lake?

    Nearby: Lake Five (lake, 9 km), Lake Skegemog (lake, 19 km), Bear Lake (lake, 20 km), Skegemog Point Site (fort, 22 km), Starvation Lake (lake, 24 km), Torch Lake (lake, 25 km).

    Is Log Lake worth visiting?

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