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Notable lake · Custer, Montana

Cattle Dam

Cattle Dam is a lake in Custer, Montana.

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Cattle 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 Cattle 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 Cattle Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.12000, -105.08053. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cattle Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Cattle Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cattle Dam?

    Nearby: Loaf of Bread Butte (viewpoint, 40 km), Buck Mountain (viewpoint, 59 km), Balsam Number 3 Dam (lake, 9 km), W E Scott Number 1 Dam (lake, 12 km), Cotton Dam (lake, 15 km), H M Scott Number 2 Dam (lake, 15 km).

    Is Cattle Dam worth visiting?

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