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Notable lake · Oakland, Michigan

Moon Lake

Moon Lake is a lake in Oakland, 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: 42.57944, -83.34222. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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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: Pine Lake (lake, 1 km), Walnut Lake (lake, 3 km), Orchard Lake (lake, 3 km), Apple Island (fort, 3 km), Cass Lake (lake, 5 km), Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum (museum, 5 km).

    Is Moon Lake worth visiting?

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