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Local favourite lake · Ignacio Zaragoza, Chihuahua

El Apache

El Apache is a lake in Ignacio Zaragoza, Chihuahua.

El Apache: 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 Apache

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 Apache — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 29.52372, -107.92201. 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 Apache full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit El Apache?

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

    What are the places to visit near El Apache?

    Nearby: Cuarenta Casas (fort, 29 km), Huápoca (fort, 69 km), Puerto El Potrillo (viewpoint, 7 km), Puerto El Zurdo (viewpoint, 7 km), Mirador Ángeles (viewpoint, 34 km), Peñasco (viewpoint, 36 km).