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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Jacks Lake

Jacks Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Jacks 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 Jacks 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 Jacks Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.95302, -77.92815. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Jacks Lake

    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Big Gibson Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Sand Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Brent Crater · attraction · Northeastern Ontario · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Bostwick Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Round Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Airborne 8 May 1968 · fort · Eastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Lac McArthur · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Mask Island · river spot · Eastern Ontario · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Bark Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Bill Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~2 km
    • Francis Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Pretty Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Jacks Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jacks Lake

    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Big Gibson Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Sand Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Bostwick Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Round Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Lac McArthur · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~69 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Jacks Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Jacks Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Jacks Lake?

    Nearby: Grand Lake (lake, 15 km), Owaissa Lake (lake, 43 km), Big Gibson Lake (lake, 49 km), Sand Lake (lake, 49 km), Aylen Dam (lake, 51 km), Cedar Lake (lake, 53 km).

    Is Jacks Lake worth visiting?

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