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Local favourite lake · Pecos, Texas

Haystack Tank

Haystack Tank is a lake in Pecos, Texas.

Haystack Tank: 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 Haystack Tank

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 Haystack Tank — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 30.23101, -102.67710. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Haystack Tank full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Haystack Tank?

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

    What are the places to visit near Haystack Tank?

    Nearby: Sierra Madera (viewpoint, 58 km), Post Park (park, 74 km), Cap Rock Butte (viewpoint, 20 km), Boat Hills (viewpoint, 29 km), Dimple Hills (viewpoint, 35 km), Castle Mountain (viewpoint, 35 km).