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Millman Lake

Millman Lake is a lake in Des Moines, Iowa.

Millman Lake: 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 Millman Lake

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 Millman Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.73439, -91.07836. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Millman Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Millman Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Millman Lake?

    Nearby: Crapo Park (park, 6 km), Dankwardt Memorial Park (park, 7 km), Saint Pauls Roman Catholic Church (church, 11 km), Delabar State Park (park, 35 km), Nauvoo State Park (sanctuary, 42 km), Nauvoo House (museum, 43 km).