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Local favourite lake · Apache, Arizona

Basin Lake

Basin Lake is a lake in Apache, Arizona.

Basin 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 Basin 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 Basin Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 33.91733, -109.43393. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Basin Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Basin Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Basin Lake?

    Nearby: Crescent Lake (lake, 2 km), Big Lake (lake, 5 km), Lee Valley Dam (lake, 8 km), Butler Canyon Trail Spring (viewpoint, 13 km), Baldy Peak (viewpoint, 15 km), Tunnel Dam (lake, 16 km).