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Local favourite lake · Rusk, Texas

Spillway

Spillway is a lake in Rusk, Texas.

Spillway: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Spillway

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Spillway — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 32.27727, -94.55652. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Spillway full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Spillway yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Spillway?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Spillway?

    Nearby: Martin Creek Lake Dam (lake, 1 km), KKTX-AM (Kilgore) (attraction, 40 km), Harrison County Historical Museum - Memorial City Hall Galleries (museum, 43 km), Michelson Museum of Art (museum, 44 km), Chimp Haven (sanctuary, 72 km), Lake Tyler Marina Resort (attraction, 74 km).