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Notable lake · Karas, Namibia

Naute Dam

Naute Dam is a lake in Karas, Namibia.

Naute Dam: 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 lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Naute Dam

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

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 Naute Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -26.93129, 17.93789. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Naute Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Naute Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Naute Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Naute Dam?

    Nearby: Quiver Tree Forest (attraction, 73 km), Schlangkopf (viewpoint, 28 km), Ammonskopf (viewpoint, 29 km), Naiams (fort, 39 km), Chamaites (viewpoint, 44 km), Neckartal Dam (lake, 50 km).

    Is Naute Dam worth visiting?

    Naute Dam is listed as a notable lake in Namibia on Spotwander.