Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche Travel Guide
Reservoir·Бобрики
| Address | Бобрики 301537, Russia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 54.1028, 38.2826 |
| Category | Attractions, Waterfront |
| Nearest city | Novomoskovsk |
| Region | Tula Oblast, Russia |
| Sources | geonames |
Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche Travel Guide
Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche is a reservoir in Бобрики, Russia. The nearest service base is Novomoskovsk, roughly 10 km away.
Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche at a Glance
- What it is: reservoir (Attractions)
- Where it is: Бобрики 301537, Russia — coordinates 54.1028, 38.2826
- 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 |
| County / region | Бобрики |
| Region / state | Tula Oblast |
| Country | Russia |
| Postal address | Бобрики 301537, Russia |
| Nearest city | Novomoskovsk |
| Coordinates | 54.1028, 38.2826 |
| Nearest base town | Novomoskovsk (10 km) |
Why Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche Is Worth Visiting
Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified attractions in Tula Oblast, Russia,. Its position 10 km from Novomoskovsk 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche
In plain terms, Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche is a reservoir in the Бобрики area of Tula Oblast, Russia 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 Novomoskovsk - 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche
What people mean when they call Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche 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: mid-latitude light gives the place two looks: clean blue summer noon and a low amber angle in spring and autumn. 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 Бобрики 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
Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche sits at 54.1028, 38.2826 in Бобрики, Russia. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in Novomoskovsk and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from Novomoskovsk is about 10 km (6 mi) each way, so allow Novomoskovsk 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 Russia. Shoulder months just before and after that window trade a little weather for noticeably lower prices and thinner crowds.
Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (54.1028, 38.2826) 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Novomoskovsk and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche, Vodokhranilishche Reka Shat is only 0 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 Novomoskovsk (10 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Novomoskovsk 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche
- Save the pin (54.1028, 38.2826) offline - reception in Бобрики 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
Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Vodokhranilishche Reka Shat — attractions, about 0 km (0 mi) away
- Novomoskovsk — city, about 10 km (6 mi) away
- Kamenetskiy — city, about 11 km (7 mi) away
- Severo-Zadonsk — city, about 11 km (7 mi) away
- Uzlovaya — city, about 15 km (10 mi) away
- Shvartsevskiy — city, about 19 km (12 mi) away
- Kimovsk — city, about 22 km (14 mi) away
- Venëv — city, about 28 km (17 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Russia on the Russia country hub, browse the full Attractions Russia collection, or take in the whole Tula Oblast region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche is a verified reservoir in Tula Oblast, Russia 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche?+
Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche sits at Бобрики 301537, Russia, coordinates 54.1028, 38.2826. The postal locality is Бобрики - use the coordinates rather than the name alone, because place names repeat across regions and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche from the nearest city?+
Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche is about 10 km (6 mi) from Novomoskovsk, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in Novomoskovsk and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche?+
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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche?+
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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche?+
The closest verified neighbour is Vodokhranilishche Reka Shat; 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche.
Is Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a reservoir in Tula Oblast, Russia 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to three hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche known for?+
It is known locally as a reservoir in Tula Oblast, Russia. 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call shatskoye vodokhranilishche 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 Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche crowded?+
Shatskoye Vodokhranilishche 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 495582](https://www.geonames.org/495582). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.
Nearby destinations
Vodokhranilishche Reka Shat
Reservoir · Бобрики · Tula Oblast
Novomoskovsk
City · Медвенский · Tula Oblast
Kamenetskiy
City · Каменецкий · Tula Oblast
Severo-Zadonsk
City · Северо-Задонск · Tula Oblast
Uzlovaya
City · Узловая · Tula Oblast
Shvartsevskiy
City · Шварцевский · Tula Oblast
Kimovsk
City · Кимовск · Tula Oblast