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Local favourite lake · Thurston, Washington

Adams Dam

Adams Dam is a lake in Thurston, Washington.

Adams 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 Adams 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 Adams Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.08483, -122.81593. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Adams Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Adams Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Adams Dam?

    Nearby: Setchfield Lake (lake, 6 km), Lake Lois (lake, 6 km), Henderson Inlet (beach, 6 km), Tolmie State Park (sanctuary, 7 km), Longs Pond (lake, 7 km), Dogfish Bight (beach, 7 km).