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Notable lake · Oakland, Michigan

Hawk Lake

Hawk Lake is a lake in Oakland, Michigan.

Hawk 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 Hawk 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 Hawk Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.55734, -83.46812. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hawk Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Hawk Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Hawk Lake?

    Nearby: Walled Lake (lake, 6 km), Union Lake (lake, 7 km), Proud Lake State Recreation Area (lake, 8 km), Cooley Lake (lake, 8 km), Mandon Lake (lake, 9 km), Orchard Lake (lake, 11 km).

    Is Hawk Lake worth visiting?

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