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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Deer Lake

Deer Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

Deer 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 Deer 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 Deer Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.70337, -85.65534. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Deer Lake

    • Spotter Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Pokei Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Pic River Site · fort · Northwestern Ontario · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Gibson Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Pukaskwa National Park · sanctuary · Northwestern Ontario · ~61 km · Must-see
    • White River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Hammer Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Ambrose Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Dunc Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Clearwater Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Trudeau Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Lampi's Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~7 km
    • White Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~7 km
    • Carl Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~7 km
    • Jijime Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~7 km
    • Euclide Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~8 km
    • Elora Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~8 km
    • Patio Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~8 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Deer Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Deer Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Deer Lake?

    Nearby: Spotter Lake (lake, 8 km), Pokei Lake (lake, 54 km), Pic River Site (fort, 58 km), Gibson Lake (lake, 59 km), Pukaskwa National Park (sanctuary, 61 km), White River (river spot, 62 km).

    Is Deer Lake worth visiting?

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