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Must-see lake · Polk, Florida

Lake Alfred

Lake Alfred is a lake in Polk, Florida.

Lake Alfred: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Alfred

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Lake Alfred — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 28.09830, -81.74257. 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 Alfred full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Alfred yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Alfred?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Alfred?

    Nearby: Lake Eva (lake, 2 km), Lake Echo (lake, 2 km), Lake Pansy (lake, 4 km), Lake Rochelle (lake, 4 km), Lake Conine (lake, 6 km), Lake Hartridge (lake, 6 km).

    Is Lake Alfred worth visiting?

    Lake Alfred is listed as a must-see lake in Florida on Spotwander.