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Notable lake · Richland, Montana

Erickson Dam

Erickson Dam is a lake in Richland, Montana.

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Erickson 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 Erickson 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 Erickson Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.82401, -104.45088. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Erickson Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Erickson Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Erickson Dam?

    Nearby: Fort Union Trading Post (fort, 45 km), Fort Buford State Historic Site (fort, 47 km), Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (museum, 49 km), Gladowski Dam (lake, 2 km), JJJJ Ross Dam (lake, 4 km), Coon Dam (lake, 13 km).

    Is Erickson Dam worth visiting?

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