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Notable lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia

Lake Elder

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

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Lake Elder: 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 Lake Elder

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 Lake Elder — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -30.62000, 140.22472. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Elder full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Elder?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Elder?

    Nearby: Lake Frome Regional Reserve (lake, 54 km), Lake Yellnif (lake, 7 km), Lake Maljanapa (lake, 15 km), Lake Coontayunta (lake, 24 km), Lake Bumbarlow (lake, 27 km), Lake Culberta (lake, 29 km).

    Is Lake Elder worth visiting?

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