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Notable lake · Central Ontario, Ontario

Simms Lake

Simms Lake is a lake in Central Ontario, Ontario.

Simms Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Simms Lake

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

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Simms Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.94267, -79.98406. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Simms Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Simms Lake

    • Bob Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Stormy Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Restoule Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Commanda Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Wahwashkesh Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Sand Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Lake Nipissing · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Ruth Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~46 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Simms Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Simms Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Simms Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Simms Lake?

    Nearby: Bob Lake (lake, 19 km), Stormy Lake (lake, 23 km), Restoule Lake (lake, 25 km), Snowshoe Lake (lake, 25 km), Commanda Lake (lake, 28 km), Wahwashkesh Lake (lake, 32 km).

    Is Simms Lake worth visiting?

    Simms Lake is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.