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Local favourite lake · Cook, Minnesota

Melon Lake

Melon Lake is a lake in Cook, Minnesota.

Melon 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 Melon 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 Melon Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.02144, -90.27982. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Melon Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Melon Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Melon Lake?

    Nearby: Point 2210 (viewpoint, 6 km), Clearwater Lake (lake, 9 km), Border Route Trail (trek, 10 km), Flour Lake (lake, 11 km), Lima Mountain (viewpoint, 12 km), Mountain Lake (lake, 13 km).