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North Turtle Lake

North Turtle Lake is a lake in Otter Tail, Minnesota.

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North Turtle 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 North Turtle 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 North Turtle Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.30461, -95.80331. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is North Turtle Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit North Turtle Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near North Turtle Lake?

    Nearby: German Lake (lake, 7 km), Dane Lake (lake, 9 km), Molly Stark Lake (lake, 13 km), Lake Blanche (lake, 15 km), Clitherall Lake (lake, 15 km), Wall Lake, Fergus Falls, MN (waterfall, 16 km).