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Bower Lake

Bower Lake is a lake in Sheridan, Nebraska.

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Bower 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 Bower 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 Bower Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.10195, -102.58291. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bower Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bower Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bower Lake?

    Nearby: Carhenge (attraction, 29 km), Alliance Baptist Church (church, 29 km), Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area (lake, 71 km), Nebraska National Forest (sanctuary, 73 km), Antioch Potash Boom-Town Historical Marker (park, 5 km), Lane Lake (lake, 8 km).