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Notable lake · Snowy Monaro Regional Council, New South Wales

High Lake

High Lake is a lake in Snowy Monaro Regional Council, New South Wales.

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High 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 High 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 High Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -36.87915, 149.26775. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near High Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near High Lake

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    • Lake Barracoota · lake · Australian Capital Territory · ~112 km · Must-see
    • Wallaga Lake · lake · Bega Valley Shire Council · ~113 km · Must-see
    • Blue Lake · lake · Shire of Towong · ~125 km · Must-see
    • Lake Cootapatamba · lake · Shire of Towong · ~126 km · Must-see
    • Racecourse Lake · lake · Snowy Monaro Regional Council · ~15 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is High Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit High Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near High Lake?

    Nearby: South East Forest National Park (sanctuary, 34 km), Cochrane Dam (lake, 48 km), Coopracambra National Park (sanctuary, 60 km), Yellow Pinch Dam (lake, 60 km), Mount Imlay National Park (sanctuary, 67 km), Magic Mountain Recreation Park (park, 71 km).

    Is High Lake worth visiting?

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