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Local favourite lake · Hidalgo, New Mexico

Lost Lake

Lost Lake is a lake in Hidalgo, New Mexico.

Lost 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 Lost 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 Lost Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 32.56313, -109.14673. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lost Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lost Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lost Lake?

    Nearby: Whitlock Peak (viewpoint, 10 km), Hot Well Dunes (viewpoint, 33 km), Steins Peak (viewpoint, 34 km), Steins Mountain (viewpoint, 47 km), KJIK-FM (Duncan) (attraction, 50 km), KWRQ-FM (Clifton) (attraction, 50 km).