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McAlpine Lake

McAlpine Lake is a lake in Itasca, Minnesota.

McAlpine 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 McAlpine 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 McAlpine Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.47187, -93.46335. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is McAlpine Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit McAlpine Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near McAlpine Lake?

    Nearby: Murphy Bay (lake, 8 km), Balsam Lake Dam (lake, 12 km), King Lake (lake, 12 km), Gunn Lake (lake, 13 km), Big Dick Lake (lake, 24 km), Deer Lake Dam (lake, 26 km).