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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Barron Lake

Barron Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Barron 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 Barron 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 Barron Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.86033, -77.95942. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Barron Lake

    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Sand Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Round Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Brent Crater · attraction · Northeastern Ontario · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Bark Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Big Gibson Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Mask Island · river spot · Eastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Bostwick Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Airborne 8 May 1968 · fort · Eastern Ontario · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Cross Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Kamaniskeg Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~68 km · Must-see

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Barron Lake

    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Sand Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Round Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Bark Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Big Gibson Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Barron Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Barron Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Barron Lake?

    Nearby: Grand Lake (lake, 14 km), Owaissa Lake (lake, 30 km), Aylen Dam (lake, 39 km), Lake Opeongo (lake, 45 km), Sand Lake (lake, 49 km), Round Lake (lake, 52 km).

    Is Barron Lake worth visiting?

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