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Local favourite lake · North Slave Region, Northwest Territories

Squirrel Lakes

Squirrel Lakes is a lake in North Slave Region, Northwest Territories.

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Squirrel Lakes: 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 Squirrel Lakes

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 Squirrel Lakes — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 63.63373, -116.96960. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Squirrel Lakes full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Squirrel Lakes?

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

    What are the places to visit near Squirrel Lakes?

    Nearby: Faber Lake (lake, 47 km), Lac La Martre (lake, 72 km), Saddle Lake (lake, 51 km), Chutes la Martre (waterfall, 70 km), Mazenod Lake (lake, 9 km), Bea Lake (lake, 11 km).