Notable dam · Kandıra, Kocaeli

Arıklar Dam

Arıklar Barajı

Arıklar Dam is a dam in Kandıra, Kocaeli.

Arıklar 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 dam: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Arıklar 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 Arıklar Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.95870, 30.22153. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Arıklar Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Arıklar Dam?

    Nearby: Taşkısığı Gölü (lake, 23 km), Poyrazlar Lake (lake, 31 km), Orhan Camii (dargah, 31 km), Yeni Cami (dargah, 32 km), Şelale Piknik Alanı Sapanca (waterfall, 34 km), Uzunkum Tabiat Parkı (park, 34 km).

    Is Arıklar Dam worth visiting?

    Arıklar Dam is listed as a notable dam in Kocaeli on Spotwander.