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Notable lake · Polk, Florida

Lake Gordon

Lake Gordon is a lake in Polk, Florida.

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Lake Gordon: 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 Gordon

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 Gordon — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 28.04485, -81.61844. 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 Gordon full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Gordon?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Gordon?

    Nearby: Little Lake Hamilton (lake, 4 km), Lake Hamilton (lake, 4 km), Engineers Lake (lake, 5 km), Lake Daisy (lake, 8 km), Lake Henry (lake, 9 km), Lake Ned Park & public boat ramp (lake, 9 km).

    Is Lake Gordon worth visiting?

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