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Barnes Lake

Barnes Lake is a lake in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Barnes Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Barnes Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Barnes Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.53174, -65.67133. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Barnes Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Barnes Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Barnes Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Barnes Lake?

    Nearby: Bear River (river spot, 8 km), Second Chub Lake (lake, 13 km), Admiral Digby Museum (museum, 15 km), Ninth Lake (lake, 16 km), Annapolis Basin (lake, 21 km), Point Prim Lighthouse (attraction, 25 km).