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Notable lake · Central Ontario, Ontario

Shack Lake

Shack Lake is a lake in Central Ontario, Ontario.

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Shack 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 Shack 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 Shack Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.10100, -79.05904. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Shack Lake

    • Ril Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Poker Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Bigwin Island · river spot · Central Ontario · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Lake of Bays · lake · Central Ontario · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Clearwater Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Mary Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Saskatchewan Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Big Hawk Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Peninsula Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Boshkung Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Blackcat Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Maple Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Riley Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Kahshe Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Harp Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Kawagama Lake Dam · lake · Central Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Minden Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Little Gull Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shack Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Shack Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Shack Lake?

    Nearby: Ril Lake (lake, 10 km), Poker Lake (lake, 15 km), Bigwin Island (river spot, 20 km), Lake of Bays (lake, 20 km), Clearwater Lake (lake, 22 km), Mary Lake (lake, 28 km).

    Is Shack Lake worth visiting?

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