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Must-see lake · Carver, Minnesota

Lake Patterson

Lake Patterson is a lake in Carver, Minnesota.

Lake Patterson: 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 Lake Patterson

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 Lake Patterson — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.83385, -93.86825. 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 Patterson full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Patterson 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 Lake Patterson?

    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 Lake Patterson?

    Nearby: Hydes Lake (lake, 3 km), Berliner Lake (lake, 5 km), Rutz Lake (lake, 5 km), Burandt Lake (lake, 7 km), Winkler Lake (lake, 7 km), Eagle Lake (lake, 7 km).

    Is Lake Patterson worth visiting?

    Lake Patterson is listed as a must-see lake in Minnesota on Spotwander.