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Notable lake · King, Washington

Hinter Lake

Hinter Lake is a lake in King, Washington.

Hinter Lake: 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 Hinter Lake

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 Hinter Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.61414, -121.36009. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hinter Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Hinter Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Hinter Lake?

    Nearby: Malachite Peak (viewpoint, 2 km), Lake Dorothy (lake, 4 km), Delta Lake (lake, 6 km), Big Heart Falls (waterfall, 6 km), Angeline Falls (waterfall, 6 km), Big Heart Lake (lake, 6 km).

    Is Hinter Lake worth visiting?

    Hinter Lake is listed as a notable lake in Washington on Spotwander.