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Local favourite lake · Bates, Missouri

Maple Slash

Maple Slash is a lake in Bates, Missouri.

Maple Slash: 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 Maple Slash

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 Maple Slash — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.08503, -94.26300. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Maple Slash full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Maple Slash?

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

    What are the places to visit near Maple Slash?

    Nearby: Blue Mound (viewpoint, 12 km), Osage Village State Historic Site (park, 16 km), Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 46 km), Massacre Memorial State Park (park, 48 km), Trading Post's fort (museum, 51 km), Fort Scott National Historic Site (fort, 59 km).