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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

David Lakes

David Lakes is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

David Lakes: 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 David Lakes

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 David Lakes — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.01434, -85.69931. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is David Lakes full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit David Lakes?

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

    What are the places to visit near David Lakes?

    Nearby: Michipicoten Island (river spot, 37 km), Pukaskwa National Park (sanctuary, 45 km), Ambrose Lake (lake, 48 km), Gibson Lake (lake, 56 km), Pokei Lake (lake, 71 km), East Pukaskwa River (river spot, 5 km).

    Is David Lakes worth visiting?

    David Lakes is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.