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Notable lake · Orange, Florida

Lake Carter

Lake Carter is a lake in Orange, Florida.

Lake Carter: 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 Carter

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 Carter — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 28.63664, -81.53887. 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 Carter full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Carter?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Carter?

    Nearby: Magnolia Park (park, 1 km), Lake Apopka (lake, 11 km), Winter Garden Heritage Foundation (museum, 11 km), Lake Bennet (lake, 12 km), Lake Lotta (lake, 12 km), Lake Sherwood (lake, 13 km).

    Is Lake Carter worth visiting?

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