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Notable lake · Western Cape, South Africa

Walker's Dam

Walker's Dam is a lake in Western Cape, South Africa.

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Walker's 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 Walker's 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 Walker's Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -32.34857, 22.54487. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Walker's Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Walker's Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Walker's Dam?

    Nearby: Beaufort West Museum (church, 4 km), Molteno Pass (viewpoint, 18 km), Modderpoort Dam (lake, 73 km), Beaufort West Dam (lake, 5 km), Vaalkoppies (viewpoint, 9 km), Katjieskop (viewpoint, 9 km).

    Is Walker's Dam worth visiting?

    Walker's Dam is listed as a notable lake in South Africa on Spotwander.