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Carlson Pothole

Carlson Pothole is a lake in Roseau, Minnesota.

Carlson Pothole: 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 Carlson Pothole

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 Carlson Pothole — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.93901, -96.12543. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Carlson Pothole

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    Frequently asked

    Is Carlson Pothole full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Carlson Pothole?

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

    What are the places to visit near Carlson Pothole?

    Nearby: Whitemouth Lake (lake, 58 km), St. Michael's Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church (church, 59 km), Thief Lake Dam (lake, 65 km), Hayes Lake State Park (lake, 69 km), Minnesota Hill (viewpoint, 25 km), Manitoba Tall Grass Prairie Preserve (sanctuary, 34 km).