Local favourite lake · Champasak Province, Laos

Nong Sam

Nong Sam is a lake in Champasak Province, Laos.

Nong Sam: 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 Nong Sam

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 Nong Sam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 14.80286, 105.98481. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Nong Sam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Nong Sam?

    Nearby: Vat Phou (temple, 23 km), Xe Pian National Protected Area (sanctuary, 61 km), Oum Moung (fort, 9 km), Unfinished Royal Palace (fort, 20 km), Taddeiw Water Fall (waterfall, 20 km), Phu Kao (viewpoint, 29 km).