# Lake Argyle

> A vast reservoir on the Ord River created by a dam completed in 1971, among Australia's largest by volume.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-argyle/

A vast reservoir on the Ord River created by a dam completed in 1971, among Australia's largest by volume. Cruises, swimming and lookouts are the draw; freshwater crocodiles live here, so heed the signs.

- **Nearest town:** Kununurra, Western Australia
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -16.1000, 128.7500

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually July. Hot in all year round. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [The Savannah Way west: Broome to Katherine](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-savannah-way-broome-katherine/)

## Nearby

- [Lake Argyle Resort and infinity pool](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-argyle-resort/) – 1 km
- [Lake Argyle and Ord River Dam](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-argyle-dam/) – 2 km
- [Lily Creek Lagoon](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lily-creek-lagoon-kununurra/) – 35 km
- [Kelly's Knob Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-kellys-knob-kununurra/) – 36 km

## FAQs

### Where is Lake Argyle?

Lake Argyle is in Kununurra, Western Australia, at GPS -16.1000, 128.7500.

### Which road trips pass Lake Argyle?

Lake Argyle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Savannah Way west: Broome to Katherine.

### What is there to see near Lake Argyle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Argyle Resort and infinity pool (1 km), Lake Argyle and Ord River Dam (2 km), Lily Creek Lagoon (35 km) and Kelly's Knob Lookout (36 km).

### When is the best time to visit Lake Argyle?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually July. Hot in all year round. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)