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Local favourite lake · Bedford, Pennsylvania

Shawnee Dam

Shawnee Dam is a lake in Bedford, Pennsylvania.

Shawnee Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Shawnee Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Shawnee Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.03140, -78.61914. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shawnee Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Shawnee Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Shawnee Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Shawnee Dam?

    Nearby: Shawnee Lake (lake, 2 km), Shawnee State Park (park, 3 km), Kinton Knob (viewpoint, 7 km), The Coffee Pot (attraction, 11 km), Old Bedford Village (fort, 12 km), Fort Bedford Museum (museum, 12 km).