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Uvac Special Nature Reserve

Zlatar Lake

The largest of the three lakes on the Uvac River.

Lake among hills and winding roads

Quick answer

Zlatar Lake, also called Kokin Brod, is an artificial lake on the Uvac River between Zlatibor and Zlatar, about 15 km from Nova Varoš. It covers 7.25 km² and reaches a depth of 75 m.

Quick facts

Type
Lake
Where
Uvac Special Nature Reserve
Time needed
1 hour
Entry
Free
Last checked
1 Nov 2026

What to see

  • Calm water between wooded hills
  • Swimming and water sports in summer
  • Viewpoints along the mountain roads

Map

Map of the area around Zlatar Lake

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Getting there

It is about 15 km from Nova Varoš. A car is the practical way to get there.

Good to know

Combine it with a night in Nova Varoš, the closest town with services.

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Sources

Checked online 1 Nov 2026. Prices, hours and access change; confirm before you travel.

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Photo credits

Photos without a credit below are from Unsplash, used under the Unsplash License. Wikimedia Commons: Ana Starčević (CC BY-SA 4.0), Elena Lupsor (CC BY-SA 4.0).