Notable lake · Allegan, Michigan
Manitt Lake
Manitt Lake is a lake in Allegan, Michigan.
Manitt 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 Manitt 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 Manitt Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 42.44644, -86.17819. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Manitt Lake
- Michigan Maritime Museum · museum · Van Buren · ~11 km · Must-see
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~13 km · Must-see
- North Point Conservation Area · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~19 km · Must-see
- Van Buren State Park · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~20 km · Must-see
- Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead · park · Van Buren · ~24 km · Must-see
- Kalamazoo Lake · lake · Allegan · ~29 km · Must-see
- Mount Baldhead · viewpoint · Allegan · ~30 km · Must-see
- Shore Harbor Marina · church · Allegan · ~30 km · Must-see
- Lake Allegan · lake · Allegan · ~31 km · Must-see
- Allegan State Game Area · sanctuary · Allegan · ~31 km · Must-see
- Southwest Michigan Underwater Preserve · sanctuary · Michigan · ~32 km · Must-see
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~33 km · Must-see
- Goshorn Lake · lake · Allegan · ~33 km · Must-see
- Paw Paw Lake · lake · Berrien · ~34 km · Must-see
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park · park · Allegan · ~35 km · Must-see
- State Street · fort · Allegan · ~36 km · Must-see
- Harris Lake · lake · Berrien · ~36 km · Must-see
- Holland Harbor Light · sanctuary · Ottawa · ~45 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Manitt Lake
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~13 km · Must-see
- Kalamazoo Lake · lake · Allegan · ~29 km · Must-see
- Lake Allegan · lake · Allegan · ~31 km · Must-see
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~33 km · Must-see
- Goshorn Lake · lake · Allegan · ~33 km · Must-see
- Paw Paw Lake · lake · Berrien · ~34 km · Must-see
- Harris Lake · lake · Berrien · ~36 km · Must-see
- Lake Macatawa · lake · Ottawa · ~47 km · Must-see
- Jarvis Lake · lake · Berrien · ~53 km · Must-see
- Rowe Lake · lake · Berrien · ~54 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Manitt Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Manitt Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Manitt Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Manitt Lake?
Nearby: Michigan Maritime Museum (museum, 11 km), South Haven South Pierhead Light (lake, 13 km), North Point Conservation Area (sanctuary, 19 km), Van Buren State Park (sanctuary, 20 km), Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead (park, 24 km), Kalamazoo Lake (lake, 29 km).
Is Manitt Lake worth visiting?
Manitt Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.