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Notable lake · Strathcona Regional, British Columbia

Carwithen Lake

Carwithen Lake is a lake in Strathcona Regional, British Columbia.

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Carwithen 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 Carwithen 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 Carwithen Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.53625, -125.66556. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Carwithen Lake

    • Myra Falls · waterfall · Strathcona Regional · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Mount Thelwood · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Moyeha Mountain · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Carter Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Big Interior Mountain · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Mount Burman · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Mount Phillips · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Mount Septimus · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Della Falls · waterfall · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Mount Rosseau · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Greig Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Vancouver Island · river spot · Strathcona Regional · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Golden Hinde · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~19 km · Must-see
    • The Behinde · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Limestone Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Marsh Marigold Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Globe Flower Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Marblerock Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~22 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Carwithen Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Carwithen Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Carwithen Lake?

    Nearby: Myra Falls (waterfall, 5 km), Mount Thelwood (viewpoint, 6 km), Moyeha Mountain (viewpoint, 7 km), Carter Lake (lake, 13 km), Big Interior Mountain (viewpoint, 13 km), Mount Burman (viewpoint, 14 km).

    Is Carwithen Lake worth visiting?

    Carwithen Lake is listed as a notable lake in British Columbia on Spotwander.