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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Ruth Lake

Ruth Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Ruth 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 Ruth 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 Ruth Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.71686, -83.39199. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Ruth Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ruth Lake

    • Montreal Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Corrigan Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Bobs Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Windermere Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Peters Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Hansen Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Daisy Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Gong Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Missinaibi Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~94 km · Must-see
    • Ivanhoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~95 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ruth Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Ruth Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ruth Lake?

    Nearby: Montreal Lake (lake, 17 km), Corrigan Lake (lake, 39 km), Bobs Lake (lake, 42 km), Montreal River (river spot, 43 km), Windermere Lake (lake, 47 km), Peters Lake (lake, 48 km).

    Is Ruth Lake worth visiting?

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