Notable lake · Allegan, Michigan
Lower Scott Lake
Lower Scott Lake is a lake in Allegan, Michigan.
Lower Scott 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 Lower Scott 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 Lower Scott Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 42.48792, -86.07611. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lower Scott Lake
- Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead · park · Van Buren · ~19 km · Must-see
- Lake Allegan · lake · Allegan · ~19 km · Must-see
- Allegan State Game Area · sanctuary · Allegan · ~20 km · Must-see
- Michigan Maritime Museum · museum · Van Buren · ~23 km · Must-see
- State Street · fort · Allegan · ~24 km · Must-see
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kalamazoo Lake · lake · Allegan · ~26 km · Must-see
- Shore Harbor Marina · church · Allegan · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mount Baldhead · viewpoint · Allegan · ~28 km · Must-see
- Goshorn Lake · lake · Allegan · ~29 km · Must-see
- North Point Conservation Area · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~31 km · Must-see
- Van Buren State Park · sanctuary · Van Buren · ~31 km · Must-see
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park · park · Allegan · ~32 km · Must-see
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~41 km · Must-see
- Holland Museum · church · Ottawa · ~42 km · Must-see
- Holland Harbor Light · sanctuary · Ottawa · ~42 km · Must-see
- Lake Macatawa · lake · Ottawa · ~42 km · Must-see
- Holland State Park · park · Ottawa · ~42 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lower Scott Lake
- Lake Allegan · lake · Allegan · ~19 km · Must-see
- South Haven South Pierhead Light · lake · Michigan · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kalamazoo Lake · lake · Allegan · ~26 km · Must-see
- Goshorn Lake · lake · Allegan · ~29 km · Must-see
- Sherwood Lake · lake · Berrien · ~41 km · Must-see
- Lake Macatawa · lake · Ottawa · ~42 km · Must-see
- Paw Paw Lake · lake · Berrien · ~44 km · Must-see
- Harris Lake · lake · Berrien · ~47 km · Must-see
- Bankson Lake · lake · Van Buren · ~59 km · Must-see
- Gun Lake · lake · Barry · ~59 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Lower Scott Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Lower Scott Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lower Scott Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Lower Scott Lake?
Nearby: Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trailhead (park, 19 km), Lake Allegan (lake, 19 km), Allegan State Game Area (sanctuary, 20 km), Michigan Maritime Museum (museum, 23 km), State Street (fort, 24 km), South Haven South Pierhead Light (lake, 25 km).
Is Lower Scott Lake worth visiting?
Lower Scott Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.