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Notable lake · Orange, Florida

Bear Head Lake

Bear Head Lake is a lake in Orange, Florida.

Bear Head 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 Bear Head 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 Bear Head Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 28.45243, -81.36162. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Bear Head Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bear Head Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bear Head Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bear Head Lake?

    Nearby: B-52 Park (park, 6 km), Universal Epic Universe (park, 11 km), Clear Lake (lake, 11 km), Universal Orlando (park, 11 km), First United Methodist Church of Orlando (church, 12 km), Downtown Baptist Church (church, 12 km).

    Is Bear Head Lake worth visiting?

    Bear Head Lake is listed as a notable lake in Florida on Spotwander.