Notable lake · Van Buren, Michigan
Moon Lake
Moon Lake is a lake in Van Buren, Michigan.
Moon 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 Moon 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 Moon Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 42.38244, -86.12657. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Moon Lake
- Michigan Maritime Museum · museum · Van Buren · ~16 km · Must-see
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~17 km · Must-see
- Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead · park · Van Buren · ~17 km · Must-see
- North Point Conservation Area · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~19 km · Must-see
- Van Buren State Park · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~19 km · Must-see
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~26 km · Must-see
- Paw Paw Lake · lake · Berrien · ~28 km · Must-see
- Allegan State Game Area · sanctuary · Allegan · ~32 km · Must-see
- Lake Allegan · lake · Allegan · ~32 km · Must-see
- Harris Lake · lake · Berrien · ~32 km · Must-see
- Southwest Michigan Underwater Preserve · sanctuary · Michigan · ~35 km · Must-see
- State Street · fort · Allegan · ~35 km · Must-see
- Kalamazoo Lake · lake · Allegan · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mount Baldhead · viewpoint · Allegan · ~40 km · Must-see
- Shore Harbor Marina · church · Allegan · ~40 km · Must-see
- Goshorn Lake · lake · Allegan · ~42 km · Must-see
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park · park · Allegan · ~45 km · Must-see
- Jarvis Lake · lake · Berrien · ~45 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moon Lake
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~17 km · Must-see
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~26 km · Must-see
- Paw Paw Lake · lake · Berrien · ~28 km · Must-see
- Lake Allegan · lake · Allegan · ~32 km · Must-see
- Harris Lake · lake · Berrien · ~32 km · Must-see
- Kalamazoo Lake · lake · Allegan · ~39 km · Must-see
- Goshorn Lake · lake · Allegan · ~42 km · Must-see
- Jarvis Lake · lake · Berrien · ~45 km · Must-see
- Rowe Lake · lake · Berrien · ~47 km · Must-see
- Black Lake · lake · Berrien · ~47 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Moon Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Moon Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Moon Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Moon Lake?
Nearby: Michigan Maritime Museum (museum, 16 km), South Haven South Pierhead Light (lake, 17 km), Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead (park, 17 km), North Point Conservation Area (sanctuary, 19 km), Van Buren State Park (sanctuary, 19 km), Sherwood Lake (lake, 26 km).
Is Moon Lake worth visiting?
Moon Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.