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Local favourite lake · Magdalena, Sonora

San Bartolo

San Bartolo is a lake in Magdalena, Sonora.

San Bartolo: 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 San Bartolo

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 San Bartolo — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 30.96643, -111.22938. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is San Bartolo full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit San Bartolo?

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

    What are the places to visit near San Bartolo?

    Nearby: Pajarita Wilderness (sanctuary, 60 km), Peña Blanca Lake (lake, 63 km), Guevavi Mission (fort, 73 km), Calabazas Mission (fort, 75 km), Cañada Honda (viewpoint, 2 km), Cañada El Pescadito (viewpoint, 2 km).