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Local favourite lake · Douglas, Minnesota

Olson Lake

Olson Lake is a lake in Douglas, Minnesota.

Olson 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 Olson 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 Olson Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.87693, -95.78979. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Olson Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Olson Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Olson Lake?

    Nearby: Elk Lake (lake, 2 km), Turtle Lake (lake, 5 km), Sylvan Lake (lake, 7 km), Albert Lake (lake, 10 km), Solberg Lake (lake, 10 km), Hubred Lake (lake, 12 km).