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Notable lake · Central Ontario, Ontario

Townsend Lake

Townsend Lake is a lake in Central Ontario, Ontario.

Townsend 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 Townsend 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 Townsend Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.95554, -77.95149. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Townsend Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Townsend Lake

    • Bow Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Paudash Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Bob's Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Chandos Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Eels Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Farquhar Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Paddy's Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Steenburg Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Straggle Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Kennaway Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Townsend Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Townsend Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Townsend Lake?

    Nearby: Bow Lake (lake, 8 km), Paudash Lake (lake, 10 km), Bob's Lake (lake, 11 km), Eagles Nest Park (park, 19 km), Chandos Lake (lake, 20 km), Eels Lake (lake, 21 km).

    Is Townsend Lake worth visiting?

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