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Notable lake · Strathcona Regional, British Columbia

Cross Lake

Cross Lake is a lake in Strathcona Regional, British Columbia.

Cross 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 Cross 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 Cross Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.28288, -127.15531. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Cross Lake

    • Karmutzen Mountain · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Nimpkish Lake · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Artlish Caves Provincial Park · cave · Strathcona Regional · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Whiltilla Mountain · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Mount Wolfenden · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Zeballos Peak · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Haddington Island · river spot · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Zeballos Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Cormorant Island · river spot · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Tsitika Mountain · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Mount Ashwood · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Malcolm Island · river spot · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Bere Point Regional Park · park · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hanson Island · river spot · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Woss Lake Provincial Park · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Rugged Mountain · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Doom Mountain · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Mount Derby · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~59 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Cross Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cross Lake

    • Nimpkish Lake · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Zeballos Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Woss Lake Provincial Park · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Quatse Lake · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Bolton Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~96 km · Must-see
    • Eric Lake · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~114 km · Must-see
    • Volcano Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~132 km · Must-see
    • Long Lake · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~132 km · Must-see
    • Paterson Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~137 km · Must-see
    • Brewster Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~142 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cross Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Cross Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cross Lake?

    Nearby: Karmutzen Mountain (viewpoint, 17 km), Nimpkish Lake (lake, 25 km), Artlish Caves Provincial Park (cave, 30 km), Whiltilla Mountain (viewpoint, 41 km), Mount Wolfenden (viewpoint, 42 km), Zeballos Peak (viewpoint, 43 km).

    Is Cross Lake worth visiting?

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