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Notable lake · Oakland, Michigan

Stony Lake

Stony Lake is a lake in Oakland, Michigan.

Stony 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 Stony 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 Stony Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.84286, -83.28006. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Stony Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Stony Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Stony Lake?

    Nearby: Lake Orion (lake, 9 km), Tommys Lake (lake, 11 km), Bald Mountain State Recreation Area (park, 12 km), Upper Bushman Lake (lake, 12 km), Walters Lake (lake, 13 km), Lakeville Lake (lake, 13 km).

    Is Stony Lake worth visiting?

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