Cherry Lake

Cherry Lake is a lake in Eddy County, North Dakota; Lake Coe is another name for the same body of water. Its area is given as approximately 654 acres. The county reference locates the lake geographically, while the area figure gives an approximate sense of its size. When planning your trip, you may come across both names, but they do not refer to two different lakes.

Access and Orientation at the Lake

Access to Cherry Lake was restricted in 2021; there were access points through private properties as well as a public NDGF boat ramp on the west shore. The distinction is important for your planning: the boat ramp is a specifically identified public access point, while access through private properties is a different situation. Check local conditions before traveling, especially if you plan to use a particular access point. This allows you to take both the location of the ramp and the restricted access situation into account.

Fishing at Cherry Lake

The NDGF stocked Cherry Lake with fish and was responsible for managing the fishery in 2021. If you are interested in fishing, this is a specific factor to consider when choosing a destination. This aspect is different from the area figure: it concerns management and responsibility, while the area figure describes the size of the body of water. You can consider these topics separately when weighing your travel interests.

Local History and the Fort Totten Trail

The area was first known as Greb and later as Cherry Lake. Around 1875, Benjamin Fay settled in the southwest of Section 8, 148-63, at a location that is now part of Cherry Lake. There may have been a stop or post office there on the Fort Totten Trail. The Fort Totten Trail ran along the western edge of present-day Cherry Lake Township and was still visible in its original grassland in the early 1920s. The timeline runs from Fay’s settlement around 1875 to the trail’s later visibility; the two references describe different points in the history of the area and the trail. The names also have different associations: Greb was an earlier name for the area, while Lake Coe is another name for the lake.

Water Quality and Swimming

No water quality assessment is available for Cherry Lake. If you are considering swimming, check local advisories beforehand.

Find Hotels in Cherry Lake

If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Cherry Lake, use Cherry Lake as your destination. When choosing your destination, consider whether you are primarily interested in the lake, fishing, or local history. Then compare specific hotel offers based on the details provided; the local features can help you choose a destination, while the offer details provide the basis for comparing hotels.

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