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Notable lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia

Square Lake

Square Lake is a lake in Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia.

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Square Lake: 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 Square Lake

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 Square Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -31.49139, 136.94278. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Square Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Square Lake

    • Lake Dutton · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Lake Gairdner · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~132 km · Must-see
    • Lake Beviss · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~15 km
    • Island Lagoon · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~30 km
    • Lake Windabout · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~31 km
    • Lake Finniss · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~34 km
    • Pernatty Lagoon · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~36 km
    • Lake Blyth · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~37 km
    • Ironstone Lagoon · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~44 km
    • Lake Winjabbie · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~61 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Square Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Square Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Square Lake?

    Nearby: Lake Dutton (lake, 45 km), Lake Beviss (lake, 15 km), Island Lagoon (lake, 30 km), Lake Windabout (lake, 31 km), Lake Finniss (lake, 34 km), Pernatty Lagoon (lake, 36 km).

    Is Square Lake worth visiting?

    Square Lake is listed as a notable lake in South Australia on Spotwander.