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Winder Dam

Winder Dam is a lake in Franklin, Idaho.

Winder Dam: 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 Winder Dam

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 Winder Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.18360, -111.88610. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Winder Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Winder Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Winder Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Winder Dam?

    Nearby: Bear River Massacre Site (fort, 6 km), Dirty Head (viewpoint, 32 km), Gentile Valley (viewpoint, 35 km), Crescent Lake (lake, 39 km), Naomi Peak (viewpoint, 44 km), Emigration Canyon, Idaho (viewpoint, 45 km).