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Local favourite lake · Crow Wing, Minnesota

Shaffer Lake

Shaffer Lake is a lake in Crow Wing, Minnesota.

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Shaffer 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 Shaffer 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 Shaffer Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.61381, -94.20699. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shaffer Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Shaffer Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Shaffer Lake?

    Nearby: Breezy Point Resort (attraction, 3 km), Sibley Lake (lake, 12 km), Pine River Dam (lake, 12 km), Lower Mission Lake (lake, 15 km), Upper Mission Lake (lake, 15 km), Lake Hubert Depot (lake, 16 km).