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Sandback Lake

Sandback Lake is a lake in Clearwater, Minnesota.

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Sandback 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 Sandback 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 Sandback Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.23038, -95.47773. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sandback Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Sandback Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Sandback Lake?

    Nearby: Little Bass Lake Wildlife Management Area (lake, 7 km), Long Lost Lake South Wildlife Management Area (lake, 10 km), Little Elbow Lake Park (lake, 14 km), Bad Medicine Lake Public Water Access Site (lake, 15 km), Tulaby Lake (lake, 16 km), Heart Lake (lake, 17 km).