Local favourite lake · Bennett, South Dakota

Y Lake

Y Lake is a lake in Bennett, South Dakota.

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Y 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 Y 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 Y Lake — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 42.72495, -101.28277. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Y Lake

Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest · sanctuary · Cherry · ~22 km · Must-see
Scotchman Lake · lake · Bennett · ~43 km · Must-see
Phantom Lake · lake · Bennett · ~48 km · Must-see
Bowring Ranch State Historical Park · park · Cherry · ~51 km · Must-see
Deadmans Lake · lake · Bennett · ~71 km · Must-see
Adamson Dam · cave · Bennett · ~6 km
Badger Lake · lake · Cherry · ~25 km
Indian Hill · viewpoint · Cherry · ~26 km
Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest · attraction · Todd · ~26 km
Cody City Park · park · Cherry · ~30 km
Aljo Hill · viewpoint · Cherry · ~33 km
Anderson Bridge State Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Cherry · ~37 km
Meritt Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area · lake · Cherry · ~43 km
Big Falls · waterfall · Cherry · ~43 km
Snake River Falls · waterfall · Cherry · ~44 km
Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area · lake · Cherry · ~48 km
Fox Reservoir Number 2 · lake · Todd · ~49 km
Merry Land Park · park · Cherry · ~50 km

See everything within a day’s drive of Y Lake

Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Y Lake

Scotchman Lake · lake · Bennett · ~43 km · Must-see
Phantom Lake · lake · Bennett · ~48 km · Must-see
Deadmans Lake · lake · Bennett · ~71 km · Must-see
Badger Lake · lake · Cherry · ~25 km
Meritt Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area · lake · Cherry · ~43 km
Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area · lake · Cherry · ~48 km
Fox Reservoir Number 2 · lake · Todd · ~49 km
Alkali Pond · lake · Cherry · ~52 km
Hackberry Lake · lake · Cherry · ~66 km
Devils Punch Bowl Lake · lake · Cherry · ~68 km

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Frequently asked

Is Y Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

What is the best time to visit Y Lake?

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

What are the places to visit near Y Lake?

Nearby: Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest (sanctuary, 22 km), Scotchman Lake (lake, 43 km), Phantom Lake (lake, 48 km), Bowring Ranch State Historical Park (park, 51 km), Deadmans Lake (lake, 71 km), Adamson Dam (cave, 6 km).