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Local favourite lake · Cook, Minnesota

Barker Lake

Barker Lake is a lake in Cook, Minnesota.

Barker 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 Barker 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 Barker Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.69738, -90.74718. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Barker Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Barker Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Barker Lake?

    Nearby: Ullr Mountain (viewpoint, 5 km), Christine Lake (lake, 6 km), Moose Mountain (viewpoint, 6 km), Manymoon Lake (lake, 11 km), Silver Lake (lake, 12 km), Screech Lake (lake, 13 km).