Namak Lake (Persian:دریاچه نمک,romanized:Daryâče-ye Namak, i.e., salt lake) is a salt lake in Iran on the Western edge of the Great Salt Desert (Dasht-e Kavir). It is located approximately 100km (62mi) east of the city of Qom and 60km (37mi) of Aran va bidgol at an elevation of 790 metres (2,590ft) above sea level.

The lake has a surface area of about 1,800km2(690sqmi), but most of this is dry. Water only covers 1km2(0.4sqmi). The lake only reaches a depth between 45 centimetres (17.72in) to 1 metre (39.37in).

Environmental characteristics

The air in this area is very dry. Due to the high rate of evaporation and very high salinity of the water, Qom's salt lake has a desert-like structure and is covered with thick layers of salt. Also, this lake is known as the habitat of some special plant and animal species that have the ability to live in the harsh and salty conditions of this region.

Aliabad Caravanserai, Red Castle, Desert National Park, Sefidab Caravanserai and Manzariyeh Caravanserai are some of the sightseeing places in Qom around Namak Lake.