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Minto Lakes

Minto Lakes is a lake in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

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Minto Lakes: 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 Minto Lakes

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 Minto Lakes — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 64.90307, -148.77026. 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 Minto Lakes?

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

    What are the places to visit near Minto Lakes?

    Nearby: Moose Mountain (viewpoint, 46 km), Nenana Ice Classic (attraction, 51 km), Smith Lake (lake, 53 km), Tolovana Hot Springs Dome (viewpoint, 54 km), Georgeson Botanical Garden (sanctuary, 54 km), University of Alaska Museum of the North (museum, 55 km).