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Local favourite lake · Chaves, New Mexico

Spring Tank

Spring Tank is a lake in Chaves, New Mexico.

Spring 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 Spring 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 Spring Tank — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 33.91592, -104.30664. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Spring Tank full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Spring Tank?

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

    What are the places to visit near Spring Tank?

    Nearby: Fort Sumner State Monument (fort, 68 km), La Espiata Peak (viewpoint, 7 km), La Espia Peak (viewpoint, 16 km), Haystack Butte (viewpoint, 23 km), Little Haystack (viewpoint, 23 km), Haystack Mountain (viewpoint, 31 km).