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Local favourite lake · Shannon, Missouri

Elbow Pond

Elbow Pond is a lake in Shannon, Missouri.

Elbow Pond: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Elbow Pond

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

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

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

How to reach Elbow Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.89172, -91.39430. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Elbow Pond full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Elbow Pond yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Elbow Pond?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Elbow Pond?

    Nearby: Wolfpen Hollow (viewpoint, 7 km), Becky Hollow (viewpoint, 10 km), Betsy Hollow (viewpoint, 10 km), Tram Hollow (viewpoint, 10 km), Paty Hollow (viewpoint, 11 km), Johnson Hollow (viewpoint, 11 km).