LAKE JAZAN - Underrated Travel Destinations

Quick Facts

Distance from Jazan City: 55km

Travel Time: 48 min

Underrated travel destinations: Standing at the edge of the top ladder steps, looking around, hearing the birds chirping, wild ducks quacking, frogs croaking, and feeling the cold, soft winds breezing. Lay the carpets on the grass, mount the grill stand, and start cooking outdoors while staring at the calm lake waters beneath the dark blue and green mountain ridges. Lake Jazan Dam is an amiable site with a fantastic landscape of mountains, trees, and bodies of water, perfect for a family treat nature communing picnic.

Families and picnickers start flocking for the weekend bonding.

Coming here felt like a trip home to my country, the Philippines, because of its tropical climate and natural setting.

I always thought that Saudi Arabia is a country without a perennial inland body of water, and Lake Jazan has just

proven me wrong.

Activities You Can Do

1. Sightseeing

2. Hiking

3. Mountain driving (Light mountain driving should you opt to)

4. Sunrise and sunset watching

5. Picnic and camping

Click the play tab to watch the video on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/Ob15Z4ngHc0

Facilities Available

1. Sidewalk benches

2. Concrete Path walks

Things To Bring

1. Sweaters

2. Umbrellas or any rainwear

3. Extra clothes

4. Drinking waters

5. Snacks

6. Tents to shield the comfort needs of the ladies

Car Requirement

1. You can bring any car.

2. A 4x4 car is necessary if you opt to park by the lakeside. Non-4-wheel drive cars could be parked upstairs (arrival area).

What to Expect

1. Random rainfalls

2. From moderate to cold temperatures

3. Clear to foggy surroundings

How To Get Here

1. Book a trip to Jazan City

2. Book a hotel

3. Drive to the site using Google Directions or hire a guide to bring you to this place and other beautiful spots in Jazan, from the sea to the countryside and mountainsides.

The place is easy to find because it has good road access. Would you please check the directions below?

Direction: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lake+of+Jazan+Dam/@17.0525865,42.959411,996a,35y,39.01t/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x15fd644763d23173:0xf02113df0747b2b8!8m2!3d17.0575295!4d42.9613304

Other Images

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The lake's tranquillity and the breeze's whisper contrast with the desert country's perception.

The lake's tranquillity and the breeze's whisper contrast with the desert country's perception.

The lake's tranquillity and the breeze's whisper contrast with the desert country's perception.

The lake's tranquillity and the breeze's whisper contrast with the desert country's perception.

The lake's tranquillity and the breeze's whisper contrast with the desert country's perception.

The lake's tranquillity and the breeze's whisper contrast with the desert country's perception.

The lake's tranquillity and the breeze's whisper contrast with the desert country's perception.

The stairway that leads to the lakeside.

The lake's tranquillity and the breeze's whisper contrast with the desert country's perception.

The stairway that leads to the lakeside.

The only access to bring your car by the lakeside.

Jolly young guys persuaded the author to put them in the lens.

Guide: Mr. Fouad Kubaisi

Mobile: +966 55 168 7224