Notable lake · Van Buren, Michigan
Rush Lake
Rush Lake is a lake in Van Buren, Michigan.
Rush 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 Rush 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 Rush Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 42.24145, -86.20707. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Rush Lake
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~5 km · Must-see
- Paw Paw Lake · lake · Berrien · ~8 km · Must-see
- Harris Lake · lake · Berrien · ~16 km · Must-see
- Van Buren State Park · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~16 km · Must-see
- North Point Conservation Area · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~17 km · Must-see
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~24 km · Must-see
- Michigan Maritime Museum · museum · Van Buren · ~24 km · Must-see
- Jarvis Lake · lake · Berrien · ~24 km · Must-see
- Rowe Lake · lake · Berrien · ~26 km · Must-see
- Black Lake · lake · Berrien · ~26 km · Must-see
- Southwest Michigan Underwater Preserve · sanctuary · Michigan · ~30 km · Must-see
- Jean Klock Park · park · Berrien · ~32 km · Must-see
- Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead · park · Van Buren · ~32 km · Must-see
- Fort Miami · fort · Berrien · ~34 km · Must-see
- Indian Lake · lake · Cass · ~34 km · Must-see
- Brush Lake · lake · Berrien · ~35 km · Must-see
- Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary · sanctuary · Cass · ~37 km · Must-see
- School Lake · lake · Berrien · ~38 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rush Lake
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~5 km · Must-see
- Paw Paw Lake · lake · Berrien · ~8 km · Must-see
- Harris Lake · lake · Berrien · ~16 km · Must-see
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~24 km · Must-see
- Jarvis Lake · lake · Berrien · ~24 km · Must-see
- Rowe Lake · lake · Berrien · ~26 km · Must-see
- Black Lake · lake · Berrien · ~26 km · Must-see
- Indian Lake · lake · Cass · ~34 km · Must-see
- Brush Lake · lake · Berrien · ~35 km · Must-see
- School Lake · lake · Berrien · ~38 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Rush Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Rush Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Rush Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Rush Lake?
Nearby: Sherwood Lake (lake, 5 km), Paw Paw Lake (lake, 8 km), Harris Lake (lake, 16 km), Van Buren State Park (sanctuary, 16 km), North Point Conservation Area (sanctuary, 17 km), South Haven South Pierhead Light (lake, 24 km).
Is Rush Lake worth visiting?
Rush Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.