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Notable lake · Parkes Shire Council, New South Wales

Forky Dam

Forky Dam is a lake in Parkes Shire Council, New South Wales.

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Forky Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Forky Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Forky Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -32.94756, 148.25083. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Forky Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Forky Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Forky Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Forky Dam?

    Nearby: Parkes DSS-49 (attraction, 7 km), Goobang National Park (sanctuary, 23 km), Memorial Hill (viewpoint, 27 km), St James Catholic Church (church, 31 km), Caloma Trig Lookout (viewpoint, 38 km), Ben Hall Shooting Site (fort, 56 km).

    Is Forky Dam worth visiting?

    Forky Dam is listed as a notable lake in New South Wales on Spotwander.