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Local favourite lake · Madera, Chihuahua

El Toro

El Toro is a lake in Madera, Chihuahua.

El Toro: 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 El Toro

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 El Toro — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 29.45325, -108.05869. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is El Toro full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit El Toro?

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

    What are the places to visit near El Toro?

    Nearby: Cuarenta Casas (fort, 19 km), Huápoca (fort, 50 km), Puerto El Zurdo (viewpoint, 12 km), Puerto Fichivac (viewpoint, 19 km), Peñasco (viewpoint, 24 km), Puerto El Potrillo (viewpoint, 26 km).