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Notable river spot · Central River Division, The Gambia

Deer Island

Deer Island is a river spot in Central River Division, The Gambia.

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Deer Island: 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 river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Deer Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

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 Deer Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 13.70893, -15.04243. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Deer Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Deer Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Deer Island?

    Nearby: River Gambia National Park (sanctuary, 14 km), Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène (fort, 67 km), Kahi Badi Forest Park (sanctuary, 3 km), Alkalo Garden (sanctuary, 4 km), Jailan Lower Basic School Garden (sanctuary, 5 km), Pasari Island (river spot, 6 km).

    Is Deer Island worth visiting?

    Deer Island is listed as a notable river spot in The Gambia on Spotwander.