| Coordinates | 32.8725, 35.7758 |
|---|---|
| Category | Attractions, Waterfront |
| Nearest city | Tūbā Zangarīya |
| Region | Northern District, Israel |
| Sources | geonames |
Ma‘agar Samakh Travel Guide
Ma‘agar Samakh is a reservoir in Northern District, Israel. The nearest service base is Tūbā Zangarīya, roughly 20 km away.
Ma‘agar Samakh at a Glance
- What it is: reservoir (Attractions)
- Where it is: Northern District, Northern District, Israel — coordinates 32.8725, 35.7758
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to three hours
- Best season: May to September
Quick Facts
| Place type | Reservoir |
| Primary category | Attractions |
| Also good for | Waterfront |
| Region / state | Northern District |
| Country | Israel |
| Nearest city | Tūbā Zangarīya |
| Coordinates | 32.8725, 35.7758 |
| Nearest base town | Tūbā Zangarīya (20 km) |
Why Ma‘agar Samakh Is Worth Visiting
Ma‘agar Samakh earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified attractions in Northern District, Israel,. Its position 20 km from Tūbā Zangarīya also makes it an easy add-on rather than a detour that costs half a day. Visitors book it for waterfront as much as for attractions. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Ma‘agar Samakh
In plain terms, Ma‘agar Samakh is a reservoir in the Northern District area of Northern District, Israel that travellers book around attractions trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for waterfront too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Functionally it belongs to Tūbā Zangarīya - the town most maps and locals will reference when describing how to reach it. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Beauty of Ma‘agar Samakh
What people mean when they call Ma‘agar Samakh beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. The light does most of the work: low-latitude light keeps greens deep and skies dramatic; the difference between hours, not seasons, drives the look. The seasons restyle everything around it - each season repaints it - plan the visit around the colour you want in your photos. And the beauty compounds with context: with 8 other verified places nearby, the Northern District area reads as one continuous landscape rather than a single viewpoint, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Ma‘agar Samakh sits at 32.8725, 35.7758 in Northern District, Israel. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Ma‘agar Samakh names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in Tūbā Zangarīya and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from Tūbā Zangarīya is about 20 km (12 mi) each way, so allow Tūbā Zangarīya as your anchor for the day.
Best Time to Visit
Late spring to early autumn (May to September) brings the warmest and most reliable conditions across Israel. Shoulder months just before and after that window trade a little weather for noticeably lower prices and thinner crowds.
Ma‘agar Samakh Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Ma‘agar Samakh comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (32.8725, 35.7758) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Give the site one unhurried hour before adding anything else to the day
- Pair it with the nearest named attraction on this page to make a full loop
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Ma‘agar Samakh is one anchor at the nearest anchor town, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Ma‘agar Samakh
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Tūbā Zangarīya and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Ma‘agar Samakh is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Ma‘agar Samakh, Ma‘agar H̱ispin is only 3 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Ma‘agar Daliyot (3 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Ma‘agar Samakh is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Tūbā Zangarīya unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Ma‘agar Samakh
- Save the pin (32.8725, 35.7758) offline - reception in Northern District is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Visit on weekdays: at most verified spots weekends triple the local traffic
- Bring the basics - water, layers, power bank - because facilities at this kind of place are self-service
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Ma‘agar Samakh does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Ma‘agar H̱ispin — attractions, about 3 km (2 mi) away
- Ma‘agar Daliyot — attractions, about 3 km (2 mi) away
- Ma’agar Dvash — attractions, about 5 km (3 mi) away
- Ma‘agar Nov — attractions, about 7 km (4 mi) away
- Ma’agar Butmīya — attractions, about 12 km (7 mi) away
- Giv‘at Talya — hiking, about 12 km (8 mi) away
- Har Peres — hiking, about 13 km (8 mi) away
- Ma’agar Qeshet — attractions, about 13 km (8 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Israel on the Israel country hub, browse the full Attractions Israel collection, or take in the whole Northern District region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ma‘agar Samakh worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Ma‘agar Samakh is a verified reservoir in Northern District, Israel that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to three hours.
Where exactly is Ma‘agar Samakh?+
Ma‘agar Samakh is in Northern District, Israel, at coordinates 32.8725, 35.7758. Use the coordinates rather than the name alone - place names repeat across regions, and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Ma‘agar Samakh from the nearest city?+
Ma‘agar Samakh is about 20 km (12 mi) from Tūbā Zangarīya, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in Tūbā Zangarīya and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Ma‘agar Samakh?+
May to September. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Ma‘agar Samakh?+
Plan on two to three hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Ma‘agar Samakh good for families with kids?+
It works with kids who have patience for the setting; judge it by your shortest-attention traveller and keep the visit to the first highlight.
Does Ma‘agar Samakh cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Ma‘agar Samakh?+
The closest verified neighbour is Ma‘agar H̱ispin; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Ma‘agar Samakh.
Is Ma‘agar Samakh open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Ma‘agar Samakh in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Ma‘agar Samakh as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Ma‘agar Samakh different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a reservoir in Northern District, Israel with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Ma‘agar Samakh as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to three hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Ma‘agar Samakh, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Ma‘agar Samakh known for?+
It is known locally as a reservoir in Northern District, Israel. Within the CollabsTravel master database it is registered under the Attractions category, which is how travellers on this site find it and how this guide frames what to do there.
What is the most beautiful thing about Ma‘agar Samakh?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Ma‘agar Samakh section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call ma‘agar samakh beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Ma‘agar Samakh crowded?+
Ma‘agar Samakh sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 13628663](https://www.geonames.org/13628663). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.
Nearby destinations
Ma‘agar H̱ispin
Reservoir · Northern District
Ma‘agar Daliyot
Reservoir · Northern District
Ma’agar Dvash
Reservoir · Northern District
Ma‘agar Nov
Reservoir · Northern District
Ma’agar Butmīya
Reservoir · Northern District
Giv‘at Talya
Mountain · Northern District
Har Peres
Mountain · Northern District
Ma’agar Qeshet
Reservoir · Northern District