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Notable lake · Richland, Montana

Gartside Dam

Gartside Dam is a lake in Richland, Montana.

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Gartside 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 Gartside 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 Gartside Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.58467, -104.27220. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Gartside Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Gartside Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Gartside Dam?

    Nearby: Fort Buford State Historic Site (fort, 61 km), Fort Union Trading Post (fort, 62 km), Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (museum, 62 km), Hastetter Number 2 Dam (lake, 10 km), Hastetter Number 1 Dam (lake, 12 km), Born Free Dam (lake, 17 km).

    Is Gartside Dam worth visiting?

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