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Chain Lakes

Chain Lakes is a lake in Douglas, Nevada.

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Chain Lakes: 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 Chain Lakes

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 Chain Lakes — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.14119, -119.87458. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Chain Lakes full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Chain Lakes?

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

    What are the places to visit near Chain Lakes?

    Nearby: Camp Lake (lake, 3 km), Camp Lake (lake, 3 km), Boundary Lake (lake, 12 km), Boundary Lake (lake, 12 km), Kibbie Lake (lake, 13 km), Bartlett Peak (viewpoint, 13 km).