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Notable lake · Hamilton, New York

Fifth Lake

Fifth Lake is a lake in Hamilton, New York.

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Fifth 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 Fifth 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 Fifth Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.74741, -74.79136. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Fifth Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Fifth Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Fifth Lake?

    Nearby: Bug Lake (lake, 7 km), Eagles Nest Lake (lake, 7 km), Bubb Lake (lake, 7 km), Pigeon Lake Wilderness Area (lake, 7 km), Sis Lake (lake, 8 km), Moss Lake (lake, 8 km).

    Is Fifth Lake worth visiting?

    Fifth Lake is listed as a notable lake in New York on Spotwander.