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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Steep Lake

Steep Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Steep 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 Steep 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 Steep Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.51270, -81.57181. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Steep Lake

    • Hollinger Park · park · Northeastern Ontario · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Gillies Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Bob's Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
    • McArthur Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Pick Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Night Hawk Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Crawford Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Red Sucker Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Horn Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Keeley Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~3 km
    • Aconda Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~3 km
    • Forbes Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Christmas Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~5 km
    • Godfrey Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~8 km
    • New Years Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~8 km
    • Kamiskotia Falls · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~10 km
    • Lemon Hill · viewpoint · Northeastern Ontario · ~10 km
    • Fly Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~10 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Steep Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Steep Lake

    • Gillies Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Bob's Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
    • McArthur Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Pick Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Night Hawk Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Crawford Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Red Sucker Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Horn Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Redstone Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Groundhog Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~84 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Steep Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Steep Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Steep Lake?

    Nearby: Hollinger Park (park, 24 km), Gillies Lake (lake, 24 km), Bob's Lake (lake, 39 km), McArthur Lake (lake, 54 km), Pick Lake (lake, 55 km), Night Hawk Lake (lake, 57 km).

    Is Steep Lake worth visiting?

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