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Notable lake · Murray River Council, New South Wales

Salt Lake

Salt Lake is a lake in Murray River Council, 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: -35.10285, 143.53429. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Salt Lake

    See everything within a day’s drive of Salt Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Salt Lake

    • Lake Boga · lake · Rural City of Swan Hill · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Lake Tutchewop · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Lake Tyrrell · lake · Shire of Buloke · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Ghow Swamp · lake · Shire of Campaspe · ~147 km · Must-see
    • Poon Boon Lake · lake · Murray River Council · ~3 km
    • Lake Poomah · lake · Murray River Council · ~8 km
    • Lake Poomah · lake · Rural City of Swan Hill · ~8 km
    • Lake Genoe · lake · Murray River Council · ~8 km
    • Lake Talpile · lake · Rural City of Swan Hill · ~10 km
    • Lake Talpile · lake · Murray River Council · ~10 km

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in New South Wales

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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: Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement (park, 34 km), Lake Boga (lake, 50 km), Lake Tutchewop (lake, 62 km), Yanga National Park (sanctuary, 63 km), Poon Boon Lake (lake, 3 km), Lake Poomah (lake, 8 km).

    Is Salt Lake worth visiting?

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