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Notable lake · Orange, Florida

Lake Sylvan

Lake Sylvan is a lake in Orange, Florida.

Lake Sylvan: 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 Lake Sylvan

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 Lake Sylvan — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 28.59877, -81.33439. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Sylvan full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Sylvan?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Sylvan?

    Nearby: Lake Osceola (lake, 1 km), All Saints Episcopal Church (church, 2 km), Knowles Memorial Chapel (church, 2 km), Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (museum, 2 km), Winter Park Historical Museum (museum, 2 km), First Presbyterian Church of Maitland (church, 5 km).

    Is Lake Sylvan worth visiting?

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