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Local favourite lake · Otero, New Mexico

Chess Tank

Chess Tank is a lake in Otero, New Mexico.

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Chess 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 Chess 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 Chess Tank — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 32.05733, -105.54414. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Chess Tank full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Chess Tank?

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

    What are the places to visit near Chess Tank?

    Nearby: Cerro Alto Mountain (viewpoint, 53 km), Cerro Alto Mountain (viewpoint, 53 km), Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site (park, 62 km), Flat Top (viewpoint, 3 km), Deer Mountain (viewpoint, 5 km), Wind Mountain (viewpoint, 6 km).