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Notable lake · Eastern Ontario, Ontario

James Lakes

James Lakes is a lake in Eastern Ontario, Ontario.

James Lakes: 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 James Lakes

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 James Lakes — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.06672, -77.57498. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near James Lakes

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near James Lakes

    • Bostwick Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Sand Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Allumette Lake · lake · Outaouais · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Allumette Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Round Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Big Gibson Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Green Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Golden Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~73 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is James Lakes full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit James Lakes?

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

    What are the places to visit near James Lakes?

    Nearby: Bostwick Lake (lake, 28 km), Airborne 8 May 1968 (fort, 30 km), Grand Lake (lake, 36 km), Sand Lake (lake, 37 km), Allumette Lake (lake, 51 km), Allumette Lake (lake, 54 km).

    Is James Lakes worth visiting?

    James Lakes is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.