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Notable lake · Rosebud, Montana

Kerns Dam

Kerns Dam is a lake in Rosebud, Montana.

Kerns 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 Kerns 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 Kerns Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.63489, -107.03692. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Kerns Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Kerns Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Kerns Dam?

    Nearby: East Blacktail Dam (lake, 3 km), Lower Blacktail Reservoir Dam (lake, 3 km), Brown Coulee Dam (lake, 3 km), J Galt Number 7 Dam (lake, 4 km), J Galt Number 11 Dam (lake, 5 km), Z Cake Dam (lake, 7 km).

    Is Kerns Dam worth visiting?

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