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Notable lake · Unincorporated New South Wales, New South Wales

Salt Lake

Salt Lake is a lake in Unincorporated New South Wales, New South Wales.

Salt Lake: 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 Salt Lake

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 Salt Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -30.08802, 142.13407. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Salt Lake

    • Cobham Lake (New South Wales) · lake · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Lake Patterson · lake · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~13 km
    • Bullea Lake · lake · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~32 km
    • Gilwapla Lake · lake · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~33 km
    • Yantara Lake · lake · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~39 km
    • Dicks Lake · lake · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~43 km
    • Tolbra Swamp · lake · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~65 km
    • Whyjonta Lake · lake · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~67 km
    • Lake Windaunka · lake · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~73 km
    • Coally Dam · lake · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~31 km
    • Cockulby Swamp · sanctuary · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~32 km
    • Round Lake · lake · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~36 km
    • Peak Hill · viewpoint · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~47 km
    • Collins Bonnet · viewpoint · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~47 km
    • Bald Hill · viewpoint · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~54 km
    • Puppy Dog Hill · viewpoint · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~57 km
    • Harry Blore Memorial Park · park · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~57 km
    • A Cairn · attraction · Unincorporated New South Wales · ~57 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Salt Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Salt Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Salt Lake?

    Nearby: Cobham Lake (New South Wales) (lake, 10 km), Lake Patterson (lake, 13 km), Bullea Lake (lake, 32 km), Gilwapla Lake (lake, 33 km), Yantara Lake (lake, 39 km), Dicks Lake (lake, 43 km).

    Is Salt Lake worth visiting?

    Salt Lake is listed as a notable lake in New South Wales on Spotwander.