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Lagoa do Campelo

Lagoa do Campelo is a lake in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.

Lagoa do Campelo: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Lagoa do Campelo

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

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

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

How to reach Lagoa do Campelo — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -21.65599, -41.19024. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lagoa do Campelo full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lagoa do Campelo yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Lagoa do Campelo?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Lagoa do Campelo?

    Nearby: Praia de Santa Clara (beach, 24 km), Lagoa de Cima (lake, 46 km), Lagoa Feia (lake, 52 km), Portal da praia do Farol de São Tomé (beach, 56 km), Lagoa da Saudade (lake, 8 km), Ponte João Baptista Figueiredo (fort, 10 km).

    Is Lagoa do Campelo worth visiting?

    Lagoa do Campelo is listed as a must-see lake in Rio de Janeiro on Spotwander.