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Local favourite lake · Hidalgo, New Mexico

Saddle Tank

Saddle Tank is a lake in Hidalgo, New Mexico.

Saddle 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 Saddle 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 Saddle Tank — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 31.35511, -108.69671. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Saddle Tank full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Saddle Tank?

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

    What are the places to visit near Saddle Tank?

    Nearby: Taylor Draw (viewpoint, 29 km), Foster Draw (viewpoint, 29 km), Elephant Butte (viewpoint, 36 km), Guadalupe Canyon (viewpoint, 44 km), Skeleton Canyon (viewpoint, 52 km), Big Hatchet Peak (viewpoint, 53 km).