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Notable lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington, British Columbia

Steele Lake

Steele Lake is a lake in Regional District of Mount Waddington, British Columbia.

Steele 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 Steele 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 Steele Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.29933, -126.77220. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Steele Lake

    • Whiltilla Mountain · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Mount Ashwood · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Tsitika Mountain · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Karmutzen Mountain · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Nimpkish Lake · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Mount Elliott · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Artlish Caves Provincial Park · cave · Strathcona Regional · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Zeballos Peak · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Mount Derby · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Zeballos Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Woss Lake Provincial Park · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Hanson Island · river spot · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Mount Russell · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Woss Mountain · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Rugged Mountain · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Hapush Mountain · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Mount Palmerston · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Harbledown Island · river spot · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~41 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Steele Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Steele Lake

    • Nimpkish Lake · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Zeballos Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Woss Lake Provincial Park · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Bolton Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Quatse Lake · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Paterson Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~105 km · Must-see
    • Volcano Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~106 km · Must-see
    • Brewster Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~109 km · Must-see
    • Surprise Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~109 km · Must-see
    • Amor Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~110 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Steele Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Steele Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Steele Lake?

    Nearby: Whiltilla Mountain (viewpoint, 11 km), Mount Ashwood (viewpoint, 15 km), Tsitika Mountain (viewpoint, 21 km), Karmutzen Mountain (viewpoint, 23 km), Nimpkish Lake (lake, 24 km), Mount Elliott (viewpoint, 25 km).

    Is Steele Lake worth visiting?

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