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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    Gator Lake is a great lake in an area with lots of outdoors fun all around. Dry warm beds await you at Vacation Village At Weston And Bonaventure, and you can go for a hike on the North Trail. This lake is so wonderful. Why not camp at Markham Park while you're here at Gator Lake, and there are delightful places to explore along the Weasel Trail. BONAVENTURE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER is a fine location to get some rest; going for a hike on the South Trail is  
   always a magnificent adventure.
Gator Lake is a quite wet place usually with a large amount of precipitation; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain; December is when it's the driest. Through the months of summer, highs usually are in the 90's at Gator Lake. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 70's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 70's, and night lows all through the winter for Gator Lake tend to be in the 50's.
 

 
BONAVENTURE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER, Weston
16 miles away
Situated on the edge of Floridas Everglades lies an exceptional place amidst lush, tropical gardens and azure lakes. Private and tranquil. A genuine treasure waiting to be discovered. The Hyatt Rege...

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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Latitude: 26.12417
Longitude: -80.61528

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 Hotels Near Gator Lake:
BONAVENTURE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER, Weston, 16 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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