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Local favourite lake · Bourke Shire Council, New South Wales

Frenchmans Dam

Frenchmans Dam is a lake in Bourke Shire Council, New South Wales.

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Frenchmans Dam: 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 Frenchmans Dam

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 Frenchmans Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -30.22361, 145.13000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Frenchmans Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Frenchmans Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Frenchmans Dam?

    Nearby: Toorale National Park (sanctuary, 40 km), Taylors Lake (lake, 16 km), Lake Mere (lake, 18 km), Willeroo Lake (lake, 27 km), Yandaroo Lake (lake, 30 km), Lake Chesney (lake, 45 km).