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Notable lake · North Coast Regional, British Columbia

Parkes Lake

Parkes Lake is a lake in North Coast Regional, British Columbia.

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Parkes 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 Parkes 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 Parkes Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 53.90407, -131.88017. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Parkes Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Parkes Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Parkes Lake?

    Nearby: Yan (Haida village) (fort, 37 km), Graham Island (river spot, 54 km), Richter Lake (lake, 1 km), Lawder Lake (lake, 2 km), Naikoon Provincial Park (sanctuary, 3 km), Buckshot Lake (lake, 7 km).

    Is Parkes Lake worth visiting?

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