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Thompson Lake

Thompson Lake is a lake in Sheridan, Nebraska.

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Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.08257, -102.42085. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Thompson Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Thompson Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Thompson Lake?

    Nearby: Carhenge (attraction, 46 km), Alliance Baptist Church (church, 46 km), Nebraska National Forest (sanctuary, 59 km), Cook Lake (lake, 3 km), Hancock Lake (lake, 4 km), Harris Lake (lake, 4 km).