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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Bad Lake

Bad Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

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Bad 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 Bad 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 Bad Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.78370, -81.06207. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    • McKenzie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~125 km · Must-see
    • Haultain Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~8 km

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bad Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bad Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bad Lake?

    Nearby: Pierre Lake (lake, 49 km), Marven Lake (lake, 52 km), Haultain Lake (lake, 8 km), McAlpine Lake (lake, 12 km), Maund Lake (lake, 16 km), Georgina Lake (lake, 19 km).

    Is Bad Lake worth visiting?

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