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Local favourite lake · Phillips, Montana

The Plunge

The Plunge is a lake in Phillips, Montana.

The Plunge: 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 The Plunge

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 The Plunge — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.84304, -108.59908. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is The Plunge full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit The Plunge?

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

    What are the places to visit near The Plunge?

    Nearby: Philips Dam (lake, 4 km), Lazy J-D Number 1 Dam (lake, 7 km), J D Reservoir (lake, 7 km), Lazy J-D Number 2 Dam (lake, 13 km), Bar Island Dam (lake, 14 km), McChesney Reservoir Dam (lake, 14 km).