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Local favourite lake · Franklin, Idaho

Van Orden Dam

Van Orden Dam is a lake in Franklin, Idaho.

Van Orden Dam: 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 Van Orden Dam

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 Van Orden Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.00737, -111.85241. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Van Orden Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Van Orden Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Van Orden Dam?

    Nearby: Bear River Massacre Site (fort, 20 km), Naomi Peak (viewpoint, 23 km), Crescent Lake (lake, 24 km), Mount Naomi Wilderness (sanctuary, 24 km), Dirty Head (viewpoint, 24 km), Tony Grove Lake (lake, 27 km).