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Deans Lake

Deans Lake is a lake in Jerauld, South Dakota.

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Deans 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 Deans 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 Deans Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.06619, -98.61386. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Deans Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Deans Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Deans Lake?

    Nearby: Cady Lake (lake, 8 km), Long Lake (lake, 17 km), Cottonwood Lake (lake, 23 km), Scott Lake (lake, 44 km), Schmitz Lake (lake, 46 km), Fish Lake State Public Shooting Area (lake, 53 km).