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Notable lake · Phillips, Montana

Nelson Dam

Nelson Dam is a lake in Phillips, Montana.

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Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.05579, -107.87526. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Nelson Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Nelson Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Nelson Dam?

    Nearby: Phillips County Museum (museum, 42 km), Nelson Dike D (lake, 73 km), Big Dam (lake, 6 km), Simanton Dam (lake, 8 km), David Drum Number 4 Dam (lake, 10 km), David Drum Number 3 Dam (lake, 11 km).

    Is Nelson Dam worth visiting?

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