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Notable lake · Marquette, Michigan

Picket Lake

Picket Lake is a lake in Marquette, Michigan.

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Picket 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 Picket 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 Picket Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.53229, -87.60406. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Picket Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Picket Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Picket Lake?

    Nearby: Teal Lake (lake, 3 km), Teal Lake (lake, 3 km), Michigan Iron Industry Museum (museum, 4 km), Deer Lake (lake, 8 km), Deer Lake (lake, 8 km), Lake Bancroft (lake, 9 km).

    Is Picket Lake worth visiting?

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