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Notable lake · McCone, Montana

Ruff Dam

Ruff Dam is a lake in McCone, Montana.

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Ruff Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Ruff Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Ruff Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.76668, -105.93223. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ruff Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Ruff Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Ruff Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Ruff Dam?

    Nearby: Dinosaurs Historical Marker (park, 65 km), Torn Apart Dam (lake, 3 km), Christianson Dam (lake, 6 km), Shady Lane Dam (lake, 7 km), Walton Reservoir Dam (lake, 10 km), Margaret Hays Number 1 Dam (lake, 11 km).

    Is Ruff Dam worth visiting?

    Ruff Dam is listed as a notable lake in Montana on Spotwander.