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Local favourite lake · Union, Arkansas

Open Brake

Open Brake is a lake in Union, Arkansas.

Open Brake: 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 Open Brake

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 Open Brake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 33.12542, -92.13526. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Open Brake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Open Brake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Open Brake?

    Nearby: Lake Georgia-Pacific Dam (lake, 17 km), Moro Bay State Park (park, 35 km), Chemin-A-Haut State Park (sanctuary, 46 km), Ben Lilly Conservation Area (sanctuary, 47 km), Lake D'Arbonne (lake, 62 km), Boones Mound (viewpoint, 62 km).