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Mud Lake

Mud Lake is a lake in Cherry, Nebraska.

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Mud 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 Mud 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 Mud Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.43893, -100.93573. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mud Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Mud Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Mud Lake?

    Nearby: Valentine National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 37 km), Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest (sanctuary, 38 km), Valentine (church, 72 km), Alkali Pond (lake, 8 km), Merry Land Park (park, 14 km), Meritt Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area (lake, 23 km).