Gator Lake, Broward County, Florida

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Peter Stone:
Gator Lake is a deep, steep-walled, limestone sinkhole lake almost in the dead center of the Everglades. It is about 80 feet deep, with about 25 feet of peaty mud beneath that, over buried limestone rubble. It apparently formed by major collapse roughly 2500-3000 years ago. That must have been one exciting day in the Everglades! It is possible, though, that was merely the most recent collapse. The sediment record at the bottom has been studied by several scientific groups. The water is very organic stained and murky and is not a good diving spot, but scientific divers have reported some overhang in the walls in places though little of special interest (no caves, etc). A too-curious large alligator named Moe inhabits the lake. Note: she has lunged at the feet of at least one person, probably confusing white sneakers for the marshmallows she has long been fed by a former regular camper nearby.

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    Go to Gator Lake if you want to go to a nice lake. Summertime brings highs in the 90's to Gator Lake while overnight lows are generally in the 70's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 70's, and overnight lows at Gator Lake throughout the winter regularly plunge into the 50's. Hiking along the Weasel Trail is splendid fun, and why not camp at Markham Park if you're here at Gator Lake.
Gator Lake ordinarily gets a great deal of
 
   rain; through June this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is December. Going for a hike along the North Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region; Vacation Village At Weston And Bonaventure is a wonderful place to get some rest. This lake is so wonderful. Take a hike on the South Trail, and if you need a place to stay BONAVENTURE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER is a great choice.
 

 
BONAVENTURE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER, Weston
17 miles away
Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Spa features a spa, access to two 18-hole PGA championship courses and five pools. There are also 15 clay tennis courts, deep-sea fishing, airboat rides...

Vacation Village At Weston And Bonaventure, Weston
17 miles away
Offering you and your family the comfort and amenities you long for, just minutes from Floridas exciting hot spots and vibrant entertainment centres. World-class sporting and recreational opportunitie...

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Local climate location: CLEWISTON U S ENG 20 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 26.12417
Longitude: -80.61528

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 Hotels Near Gator Lake:
BONAVENTURE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER, Weston, 17 miles away
Vacation Village At Weston And Bonaventure, Weston, 17 miles away
Towneplace Suites By Marriott Fort Lauderdale Weston, Weston, 17 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Fort Lauderdale Weston, Fort Lauderdale, 17 miles away
Hawthorn Suites Weston Ft. Lauderdale, Weston, 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Gator Lake:
Markham Park, Fort Lauderdale, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Gator Lake:
Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee - FL, 27 miles away
Biscayne National Park, Homestead - FL, 41 miles away
Everglades National Park, Homestead - FL, 43 miles away
 Trails Near Gator Lake:
South Trail, Broward County, 4 miles away
Weasel Trail, Broward County, 7 miles away
North Trail, Broward County, 7 miles away

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