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Local favourite lake · Menard, Texas

Baptism Hole

Baptism Hole is a lake in Menard, Texas.

Baptism Hole: 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 Baptism Hole

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 Baptism Hole — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 30.83643, -100.09849. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Baptism Hole full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Baptism Hole?

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

    What are the places to visit near Baptism Hole?

    Nearby: Fort McKavett State Historic Site (fort, 2 km), South Llano River State Park (sanctuary, 65 km), Colonel Black Ranch House (fort, 4 km), Clear Creek Lake Dam (lake, 23 km), Presidio de San Saba (fort, 37 km), Menard Irrigation Company Canal (fort, 38 km).