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McFadden Lake

McFadden Lake is a lake in Strathcona, Alberta.

McFadden 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 McFadden 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 McFadden Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 53.40889, -113.14750. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is McFadden Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit McFadden Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near McFadden Lake?

    Nearby: North Cooking Lake Natural Area (lake, 16 km), Hastings Lake Islands Natural Area (lake, 19 km), Mill Woods Sport Park (park, 25 km), Strathcona Science Provincial Park (park, 28 km), Gold Bar Park (park, 30 km), Mill Creek Ravine Park (park, 30 km).