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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Jam Lake

Jam Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

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Jam 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 Jam 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 Jam Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.76851, -80.15070. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Jam Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jam Lake

    • Bobs Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Lake Abitibi · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Bolton Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Meyers Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Cariad Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Burl Lakes · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Arras Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Tomwool Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Horn Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Lillord Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~79 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Jam Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Jam Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Jam Lake?

    Nearby: Bobs Lake (lake, 21 km), Lake Abitibi (lake, 38 km), Bolton Lake (lake, 52 km), Meyers Lake (lake, 70 km), Cariad Lake (lake, 71 km), Burl Lakes (lake, 72 km).

    Is Jam Lake worth visiting?

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