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Local favourite lake · Pope, Minnesota

Lake Hanson

Lake Hanson is a lake in Pope, Minnesota.

Lake Hanson: 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 Lake Hanson

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 Lake Hanson — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.49026, -95.40782. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Hanson full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Hanson?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Hanson?

    Nearby: Lake Linka (lake, 4 km), Swenoda Lake (lake, 11 km), Signalness Lake (lake, 13 km), Lake Minnewaska (lake, 19 km), Lake Hassel (lake, 21 km), Brenner Lake (lake, 21 km).