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Notable lake · Grand Traverse, Michigan

Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake is a lake in Grand Traverse, Michigan.

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Cedar 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 Cedar 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 Cedar Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.57418, -85.59672. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cedar Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Cedar Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cedar Lake?

    Nearby: Arbutus Lake (lake, 15 km), Boardman/Ottaway River Trail (trek, 16 km), Duck Lake / Lake Wahbekaness (lake, 16 km), Spider Lake (lake, 18 km), Interlochen State Park (park, 18 km), Silver Lake (lake, 18 km).

    Is Cedar Lake worth visiting?

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