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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Simpson Lake

Simpson Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Simpson 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 Simpson 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 Simpson Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.45425, -81.25382. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Simpson Lake

    • Hollinger Park · park · Northeastern Ontario · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Gillies Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Bob's Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Night Hawk Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • McArthur Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Pick Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Horn Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Red Sucker Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Redstone Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Toy Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Edwards Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~1 km
    • McDonald Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~3 km
    • Boyd Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Pearl Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~5 km
    • McKay Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~7 km
    • Perch Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~8 km
    • Cowboy Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~9 km
    • Hersey Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~9 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Simpson Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Simpson Lake

    • Gillies Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Bob's Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Night Hawk Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • McArthur Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Pick Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Horn Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Red Sucker Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Redstone Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Toy Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Crawford Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~79 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Simpson Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Simpson Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Simpson Lake?

    Nearby: Hollinger Park (park, 7 km), Gillies Lake (lake, 7 km), Bob's Lake (lake, 11 km), Night Hawk Lake (lake, 27 km), McArthur Lake (lake, 34 km), Pick Lake (lake, 38 km).

    Is Simpson Lake worth visiting?

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