Local favourite lake · Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Barren Lake

Barren Lake is a lake in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

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Barren 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 Barren 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 Barren Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 63.06833, -152.63500. 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 Barren Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Barren Lake?

    Nearby: Dull Ax Lake (lake, 39 km), Denali National Preserve (sanctuary, 42 km), Chedotlothna Glacier (viewpoint, 56 km), Surprise Glacier (viewpoint, 58 km), Mount Russell (viewpoint, 61 km), Mount Russell (viewpoint, 61 km).