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Must-see lake · Thompson-Nicola Regional, British Columbia

Machete Lake

Machete Lake is a lake in Thompson-Nicola Regional, British Columbia.

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Machete Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Machete Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Machete Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.38515, -120.57325. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Machete Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Machete Lake yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Machete Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Machete Lake?

    Nearby: Bridge Lake Provincial Park (lake, 21 km), North Thompson Islands Provincial Park (sanctuary, 34 km), Skoatl Point (viewpoint, 34 km), Sulphurous Lake Recreation Site (lake, 41 km), Vidette Lake Recreation Site (lake, 42 km), Deka Lake (lake, 43 km).

    Is Machete Lake worth visiting?

    Machete Lake is listed as a must-see lake in British Columbia on Spotwander.