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Local favourite lake · Cook, Minnesota

Jam Lake

Jam Lake is a lake in Cook, Minnesota.

Jam 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 Jam 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 Jam Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.01887, -90.96634. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Jam Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Jam Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Jam Lake?

    Nearby: Howard Lake (lake, 8 km), Ogishkemuncie Lake (lake, 14 km), Sea Gull Lake (lake, 15 km), Kelso Lake (lake, 17 km), Sawbill Lake (lake, 20 km), Smoke Lake (lake, 21 km).