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Simpson Lake

Simpson Lake is a lake in Sahtu Region, Northwest Territories.

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Simpson 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 Simpson 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 Simpson Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 64.95844, -125.14205. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Simpson Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Simpson Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Simpson Lake?

    Nearby: Mackenzie River (river spot, 47 km), Bear Rock Formation (viewpoint, 34 km), Tatti Lake (lake, 3 km), Tatti Lake (sjö i Kanada, lat 64,94, long (lake, 3 km), Lake Tagatui (lake, 5 km), Loon Lake (lake, 6 km).