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Sumner Slough

Sumner Slough is a lake in Codington, South Dakota.

Sumner Slough: 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 Sumner Slough

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 Sumner Slough — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.04114, -97.28234. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sumner Slough full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Sumner Slough?

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

    What are the places to visit near Sumner Slough?

    Nearby: Dry Lake State Public Shooting Area (lake, 3 km), Chain of Lakes (lake, 8 km), Lake Nicholson (lake, 10 km), Grass Lake (lake, 10 km), Medicine Lake (lake, 10 km), Cottonwood Lake (lake, 11 km).