Local favourite lake · Denali Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Hay Lake

Hay Lake is a lake in Denali Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

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Hay 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 Hay 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 Hay Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 63.91950, -152.45733. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Hay Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Hay Lake?

    Nearby: Lake Minchumina (lake, 13 km), Lake Minchumina (lake, 14 km), Jim Lake (lake, 5 km), Williams Lake (lake, 11 km), Moose Island (river spot, 11 km), Giles Bay (beach, 12 km).