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Notable lake · Phillips, Montana

Cotter Dam

Cotter Dam is a lake in Phillips, Montana.

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Cotter 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 Cotter 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 Cotter Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.89997, -107.85642. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cotter Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Cotter Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cotter Dam?

    Nearby: Phillips County Museum (museum, 64 km), Ork Dam (lake, 3 km), Veseth and Veseth Number 3 Dam (lake, 5 km), Mister Bill Dam (lake, 6 km), Beauchamp Number 3 Dam (lake, 6 km), First Creek Reservoir (lake, 7 km).

    Is Cotter Dam worth visiting?

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