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Notable lake · Garfield, Montana

Petitt Dam

Petitt Dam is a lake in Garfield, Montana.

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Petitt 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 Petitt 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 Petitt Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.08790, -106.55274. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Petitt Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Petitt Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Petitt Dam?

    Nearby: Dinosaurs Historical Marker (park, 49 km), Pluhar Number 1 Dam (lake, 3 km), Pluhar Number 2 Dam (lake, 3 km), Smith Ranch 6 Dam (lake, 9 km), William Pluhar Dam (lake, 10 km), Mincoff Reservoir Number 1 Dam (lake, 14 km).

    Is Petitt Dam worth visiting?

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