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Must-see lake · Herkimer, New York

Twitchell Lake

Twitchell Lake is a lake in Herkimer, New York.

Twitchell Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Twitchell Lake

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

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

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

How to reach Twitchell Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.85012, -74.88686. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Twitchell Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Twitchell Lake yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Twitchell Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Twitchell Lake?

    Nearby: Twitchell Lake (lake, 0 km), Twitchell Mountain (viewpoint, 2 km), Big Moose Community Chapel (church, 5 km), Dart Lake (lake, 8 km), Russian Lake (lake, 9 km), Slide Off Mountain (viewpoint, 10 km).

    Is Twitchell Lake worth visiting?

    Twitchell Lake is listed as a must-see lake in New York on Spotwander.