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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Carson Lake

Carson Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Carson 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 Carson 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 Carson Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.24364, -82.61183. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Carson Lake

    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Black Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Quirke Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Mississagi Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Little Bull Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Bridal Veil Falls · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Nameless Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Lake Wolsey · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Lake Kagawong · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Bull Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Kakawaie Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Black Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Manitoulin Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Laderoute Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~1 km
    • Waugush Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~5 km
    • McCracken Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Spragge Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Carson Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Carson Lake

    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Black Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Quirke Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Little Bull Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Nameless Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Lake Wolsey · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Lake Kagawong · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Bull Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Black Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~68 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Carson Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Carson Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Carson Lake?

    Nearby: Canoe Lake (lake, 15 km), Black Lake (lake, 26 km), Quirke Lake (lake, 34 km), Canoe Lake (lake, 41 km), Mississagi Island (river spot, 42 km), Little Bull Lake (lake, 47 km).

    Is Carson Lake worth visiting?

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