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Local favourite lake · Wood, Texas

Tarkill Lake

Tarkill Lake is a lake in Wood, Texas.

Tarkill Lake: 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 Tarkill Lake

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 Tarkill Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 32.75402, -95.26189. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Tarkill Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Tarkill Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Tarkill Lake?

    Nearby: Lake Winnsboro (lake, 24 km), Little Sandy National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 25 km), Mineola Downtown Historic District (sanctuary, 29 km), Lake Gilmer Dam (lake, 33 km), Lake Holbrook Recreational Area (lake, 35 km), Tyler State Park (park, 38 km).