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Pitman Lake

Pitman Lake is a lake in Thurston, Washington.

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Pitman Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Pitman Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Pitman Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.91713, -122.88869. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Pitman Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Pitman Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Pitman Lake yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Pitman Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Pitman Lake?

    Nearby: Deep Lake (lake, 3 km), Scott Lake (lake, 4 km), Mud Lake (lake, 5 km), Offut Lake (lake, 6 km), Olympic Flight Museum (museum, 8 km), Munn Lake (lake, 9 km).

    Is Pitman Lake worth visiting?

    Pitman Lake is listed as a must-see lake in Washington on Spotwander.