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Notable lake · Central Ontario, Ontario

Simpson Lake

Simpson Lake is a lake in Central Ontario, Ontario.

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Simpson 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 Simpson 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 Simpson Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.65546, -79.91652. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Simpson Lake

    • Shawanaga Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Wahwashkesh Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Crawford Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Ahmic Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Old Mans Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Lake Cecebe · lake · Central Ontario · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Huckleberry Island · river spot · Central Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Bob Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Otter Lake Dam · lake · Central Ontario · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Lake Bernard · lake · Central Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Commanda Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Doe Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Canoe Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Restoule Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Stormy Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Ruth Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~63 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Simpson Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Simpson Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Simpson Lake?

    Nearby: Shawanaga Lake (lake, 14 km), Wahwashkesh Lake (lake, 15 km), Crawford Lake (lake, 18 km), Snowshoe Lake (lake, 22 km), Ahmic Lake (lake, 22 km), Old Mans Lake (lake, 27 km).

    Is Simpson Lake worth visiting?

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