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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Maxwell Lake

Maxwell Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Maxwell 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 Maxwell 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 Maxwell Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.55186, -82.17489. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Maxwell Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Maxwell Lake

    • Bonner Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
    • McKenzie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Cloutier Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Departure Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Haggart Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Sydere Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Marven Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Pierre Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~132 km · Must-see
    • Lac Pivabiska · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~137 km · Must-see
    • Ste.-Thérèse Creek · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~137 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Maxwell Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Maxwell Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Maxwell Lake?

    Nearby: Bonner Lake (lake, 23 km), McKenzie Lake (lake, 31 km), Cloutier Lake (lake, 38 km), Departure Lake (lake, 55 km), Haggart Lake (lake, 61 km), Sydere Lake (lake, 63 km).

    Is Maxwell Lake worth visiting?

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