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Notable lake · Marshall, South Dakota

Turtlefoot Lake

Turtlefoot Lake is a lake in Marshall, South Dakota.

Turtlefoot Lake: 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 Turtlefoot Lake

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 Turtlefoot Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.75896, -97.32046. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Turtlefoot Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Turtlefoot Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Turtlefoot Lake?

    Nearby: Dumarce Lake (lake, 4 km), Long Lake (lake, 7 km), Greys Lake (lake, 8 km), Abraham Lake (lake, 9 km), Sica Hollow State Park (sanctuary, 9 km), North Red Iron Lake (lake, 10 km).

    Is Turtlefoot Lake worth visiting?

    Turtlefoot Lake is listed as a notable lake in South Dakota on Spotwander.