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Local favourite lake · Free State, South Africa

Bloudam

Bloudam is a lake in Free State, South Africa.

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Bloudam: 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 Bloudam

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 Bloudam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -29.15343, 26.22611. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bloudam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bloudam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bloudam?

    Nearby: St Andrew and St Michael (church, 5 km), NG Kerk Pellissier (church, 7 km), Womans Memorial (fort, 3 km), Queen's Fort Military Museum (museum, 4 km), First Raadsaal Museum (museum, 5 km), National Afrikaans Literary Museum and Research Centre (museum, 5 km).