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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Johnston Lake

Johnston Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

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Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.58680, -84.54270. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Johnston Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Johnston Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Johnston Lake?

    Nearby: Swallow Lake (lake, 59 km), Ptarmigan Lake (lake, 60 km), Flamingo Lake (lake, 64 km), Roger Lake (lake, 2 km), Martin Lake (lake, 2 km), Freddie Lake (lake, 2 km).

    Is Johnston Lake worth visiting?

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