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Local favourite lake · Otero, New Mexico

Earl Tank

Earl Tank is a lake in Otero, New Mexico.

Earl 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 Earl 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 Earl Tank — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 32.24983, -105.42775. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Earl Tank full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Earl Tank?

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

    What are the places to visit near Earl Tank?

    Nearby: Cornucopia Diversion Dam (lake, 19 km), Cornudas Mountain (viewpoint, 24 km), Lee Detention Dam (lake, 24 km), McVeigh Hills (viewpoint, 26 km), Black Mountain (viewpoint, 30 km), Wind Mountain (viewpoint, 33 km).