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Scanlan Lake

Scanlan Lake is a lake in Custer, Montana.

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Scanlan 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 Scanlan 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 Scanlan Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.40380, -105.85313. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Scanlan Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Scanlan Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Scanlan Lake?

    Nearby: Fort Keogh (fort, 5 km), Buck Mountain (viewpoint, 41 km), Loaf of Bread Butte (viewpoint, 48 km), Spotted Eagle Lake (lake, 2 km), Miles City Sewage Disposal Pond Number 1 Dam (lake, 4 km), Miles City Sewage Disposal Pond Number 2 Dam (lake, 5 km).