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Notable lake · Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, Western Australia

Chestnut Pool

Chestnut Pool is a lake in Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, Western Australia.

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Chestnut Pool: 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 Chestnut Pool

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 Chestnut Pool — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -17.76567, 123.66331. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Chestnut Pool

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chestnut Pool

    • Fraser Lake · lake · Shire of Broome · ~133 km · Must-see
    • Willare Pool · lake · Shire of Derby-West Kimberley · ~9 km
    • Lulika Pool · lake · Shire of Derby-West Kimberley · ~10 km
    • Tumblegoodine Pool · lake · Shire of Derby-West Kimberley · ~12 km
    • Lake Alma · lake · Shire of Derby-West Kimberley · ~12 km
    • Lake Skeleton · lake · Shire of Derby-West Kimberley · ~16 km
    • Gnana Pool · lake · Shire of Derby-West Kimberley · ~18 km
    • Lake Alice · lake · Shire of Derby-West Kimberley · ~19 km
    • Jarrananga Pool · lake · Shire of Derby-West Kimberley · ~25 km
    • 17 Mile Dam · lake · Shire of Derby-West Kimberley · ~96 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Chestnut Pool full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Chestnut Pool?

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

    What are the places to visit near Chestnut Pool?

    Nearby: Boab Prison Tree (attraction, 58 km), Willare Pool (lake, 9 km), Lulika Pool (lake, 10 km), Tumblegoodine Pool (lake, 12 km), Lake Alma (lake, 12 km), Lake Skeleton (lake, 16 km).

    Is Chestnut Pool worth visiting?

    Chestnut Pool is listed as a notable lake in Western Australia on Spotwander.