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Local favourite lake · Carter, Missouri

Long Bay

Long Bay is a lake in Carter, Missouri.

Long Bay: 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 Long Bay

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 Long Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.94311, -90.96929. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Long Bay full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Long Bay?

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

    What are the places to visit near Long Bay?

    Nearby: Big Spring (attraction, 3 km), Aldrich Valley (viewpoint, 6 km), Bearpen Hollow (viewpoint, 20 km), Tram Hollow (viewpoint, 22 km), Pine Valley (viewpoint, 23 km), Mansco Hollow (viewpoint, 30 km).