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Notable lake · Golden Valley, Montana

Babbit Dam

Babbit Dam is a lake in Golden Valley, Montana.

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Babbit 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 Babbit 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 Babbit Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.47657, -109.16743. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Babbit Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Babbit Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Babbit Dam?

    Nearby: Grace Lutheran Church (church, 31 km), Crystal Cascades (waterfall, 53 km), West Peak (viewpoint, 55 km), Paint Rock Number 1 Dam (lake, 5 km), George Rath Number 3 Dam (lake, 10 km), George Rath Number 2 Dam (lake, 12 km).

    Is Babbit Dam worth visiting?

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