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McClain Lake

McClain Lake is a lake in Crow Wing, Minnesota.

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McClain 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 McClain 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 McClain Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.70312, -94.10751. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is McClain Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit McClain Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near McClain Lake?

    Nearby: Pine River Dam (lake, 5 km), Kego Lake (lake, 10 km), Anna Lake (lake, 15 km), Ruth Lake (lake, 16 km), Stewart Lake (lake, 16 km), Woods Bay (lake, 19 km).