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Local favourite lake · De Baca, New Mexico

Jack Tank

Jack Tank is a lake in De Baca, New Mexico.

Jack 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 Jack 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 Jack Tank — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 34.04480, -104.53053. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Jack Tank full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Jack Tank?

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

    What are the places to visit near Jack Tank?

    Nearby: Fort Sumner State Monument (fort, 62 km), Owl Cave (cave, 16 km), Diamond Cave (cave, 18 km), Mesa and Pecos Valley Historical Marker (park, 19 km), La Espia Peak (viewpoint, 29 km), La Espiata Peak (viewpoint, 34 km).