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Local favourite lake · North West, South Africa

Barberspan

Barberspan is a lake in North West, South Africa.

Barberspan: 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 Barberspan

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 Barberspan — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -26.58186, 25.59157. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Barberspan full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Barberspan?

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

    What are the places to visit near Barberspan?

    Nearby: Barberspan Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 0 km), Barberspan Bird Sanctuary (sanctuary, 2 km), Leeupan (lake, 8 km), NG Kerk Delareyville (church, 22 km), NG Gemeente Sannieshof (church, 28 km), AFM Church Agisanang Assembly (church, 29 km).