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Notable lake · Fergus, Montana

Red Dam

Red Dam is a lake in Fergus, Montana.

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Red 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 Red 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 Red Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.04118, -108.98438. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Red Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Red Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Red Dam?

    Nearby: Crystal Cascades (waterfall, 59 km), West Peak (viewpoint, 64 km), Sheep Dam (lake, 1 km), Fish Dam (lake, 1 km), Ayers Colony Number 1 Dam (lake, 3 km), Irrigation Dam (lake, 4 km).

    Is Red Dam worth visiting?

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