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Notable lake · Northwest Arctic Borough, North Slope Borough

Lake Kipmik

Lake Kipmik is a lake in Northwest Arctic Borough, North Slope Borough.

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Lake Kipmik: 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 Lake Kipmik

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 Lake Kipmik — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 67.95331, -156.13258. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Kipmik full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Kipmik?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Kipmik?

    Nearby: Nukatpiat Mountain (viewpoint, 12 km), Etivlik Lake (lake, 24 km), Lake Matcharak (lake, 29 km), Lake Isiak (lake, 32 km), Koiyaktot Mountain (viewpoint, 34 km), Isikut Mountain (viewpoint, 42 km).

    Is Lake Kipmik worth visiting?

    Lake Kipmik is listed as a notable lake in North Slope Borough on Spotwander.