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Notable lake · Oakland, Michigan

Stison Lake

Stison Lake is a lake in Oakland, Michigan.

Stison 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 Stison 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 Stison Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.65812, -83.55567. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Stison Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Stison Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Stison Lake?

    Nearby: White Lake (lake, 2 km), Highland State Recreation Area (sanctuary, 4 km), Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area (lake, 9 km), Pontiac Lake (lake, 10 km), Mandon Lake (lake, 10 km), Cooley Lake (lake, 12 km).

    Is Stison Lake worth visiting?

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