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Murphy Lake

Murphy Lake is a lake in Sheridan, Nebraska.

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Murphy 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 Murphy 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 Murphy Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.93009, -102.42170. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Murphy Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Murphy Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Murphy Lake?

    Nearby: Alliance Baptist Church (church, 52 km), Carhenge (attraction, 54 km), Nebraska National Forest (sanctuary, 72 km), Hancock Lake (lake, 18 km), Ashburger Lake (lake, 18 km), Harris Lake (lake, 19 km).