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Samson Lake

Samson Lake is a lake in Becker, Minnesota.

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Samson 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 Samson 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 Samson Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.77384, -95.96258. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Samson Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Samson Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Samson Lake?

    Nearby: Pikes Bay (lake, 8 km), Hand Lake (lake, 11 km), Detroit Lakes City Park (lake, 12 km), North Lizzie Isle (lake, 19 km), Six Lake (lake, 20 km), Five Lake (lake, 21 km).