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Notable lake · Oakland, Michigan

Pickett Lake

Pickett Lake is a lake in Oakland, Michigan.

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Pickett 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 Pickett 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 Pickett Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.58043, -83.66607. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Pickett Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Pickett Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Pickett Lake?

    Nearby: Camp Dearborn (park, 4 km), Kensington Metropark (park, 5 km), Kent Lake (lake, 6 km), Highland State Recreation Area (sanctuary, 12 km), Island Lake State Recreation Area (lake, 12 km), Proud Lake State Recreation Area (lake, 12 km).

    Is Pickett Lake worth visiting?

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