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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Crates Lake

Crates Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

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Crates 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 Crates 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 Crates Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.18636, -81.26031. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Crates Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Crates Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Crates Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Crates Lake?

    Nearby: Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat (sanctuary, 29 km), Marven Lake (lake, 33 km), Haggart Lake (lake, 42 km), Sydere Lake (lake, 50 km), Departure Lake (lake, 50 km), Cloutier Lake (lake, 66 km).

    Is Crates Lake worth visiting?

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