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Notable lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional, British Columbia

Black Lake

Black Lake is a lake in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional, British Columbia.

Black 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 Black 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 Black Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.77449, -125.09729. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Black Lake

    • Pachena Bay · beach · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Pachena Beach · beach · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Pachena Point Lighthouse · beach · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Kiix̣in · fort · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Brady Beach · beach · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada · sanctuary · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Cape Beale Lighthouse · beach · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~11 km · Must-see
    • SS Valencia · fort · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~13 km · Must-see
    • May Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Bewlay Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Sarita Falls · waterfall · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Consinka Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Benson Island · river spot · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Nitinat Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Uchucklesit Inlet · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~32 km · Must-see
    • West Coast Trail · trek · Cowichan Valley Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Amedroz Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Kildonan Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~38 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Black Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Black Lake

    • May Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Bewlay Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Consinka Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Nitinat Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Uchucklesit Inlet · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Amedroz Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Kildonan Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Skull Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Cass Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Hucuktlis Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~43 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Black Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Black Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Black Lake?

    Nearby: Pachena Bay (beach, 4 km), Pachena Beach (beach, 4 km), Pachena Point Lighthouse (beach, 7 km), Kiix̣in (fort, 9 km), Brady Beach (beach, 9 km), Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada (sanctuary, 9 km).

    Is Black Lake worth visiting?

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