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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Rit Lake

Rit Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Rit 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 Rit 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 Rit Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.17579, -78.36458. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Rit Lake

    • Brent Crater · attraction · Northeastern Ontario · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Big Gibson Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lac McArthur · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Cascades du Batardeau · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Talon Dam · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Wasp Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • North Tea Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Paddy Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~2 km
    • Mums Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Tower Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~5 km
    • Mart Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~5 km
    • Span Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~5 km
    • Nadon Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Greenbough Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Carpenter Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Rit Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rit Lake

    • Big Gibson Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lac McArthur · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Wasp Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • North Tea Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Lake Nosbonsing · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~85 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Rit Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Rit Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Rit Lake?

    Nearby: Brent Crater (attraction, 18 km), Big Gibson Lake (lake, 22 km), Cedar Lake (lake, 24 km), Lac McArthur (lake, 27 km), Cascades du Batardeau (waterfall, 52 km), Talon Dam (waterfall, 63 km).

    Is Rit Lake worth visiting?

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