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Diamond Lakes

Diamond Lakes is a lake in Washington, Kansas.

Diamond Lakes: 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 Diamond Lakes

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 Diamond Lakes — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.04084, -96.86475. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Diamond Lakes full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Diamond Lakes?

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

    What are the places to visit near Diamond Lakes?

    Nearby: Hollenberg Pony Express Station (sanctuary, 20 km), Rock Creek Station State Historical Park (sanctuary, 23 km), Homestead National Historical Park (sanctuary, 35 km), Elijah Filley Stone Barn (attraction, 46 km), Callan Dam (lake, 5 km), Arrowhead Lake (lake, 8 km).