Notable waterfall · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario
McPhail Falls Dam
McPhail Falls Dam is a waterfall in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.
McPhail Falls Dam: 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 waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit McPhail Falls Dam
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
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 McPhail Falls Dam — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 47.90511, -84.67042. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near McPhail Falls Dam
- Centennial Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km · Must-see
- Michipicoten River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~12 km · Must-see
- Wawa Lake Beachfront Park · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
- Old Woman River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~26 km · Must-see
- Summit Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~28 km · Must-see
- Black Mandyn Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~45 km · Must-see
- Summit Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~51 km · Must-see
- Gibson Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
- Daisy Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
- Lake Superior Provincial Park · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~58 km · Must-see
- Lake Superior Coastal Trail · trek · Northeastern Ontario · ~65 km · Must-see
- Ambrose Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~74 km · Must-see
- Hansen Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~74 km · Must-see
- Agawa Falls · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~74 km · Must-see
- Moon Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~3 km
- Two Mile Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~3 km
- Mona Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
- Cabin Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
Other waterfalls near McPhail Falls Dam
- Agawa Falls · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~74 km · Must-see
- High Falls Dam · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
- Scott Falls Dam · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~7 km
- Anjigami Falls · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~11 km
- Mission Falls · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~15 km
- Lower Silver Falls · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~16 km
- Middle Silver Falls · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~16 km
- Mission Falls Dam · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~16 km
- Magpie Falls · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~16 km
- High Falls · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~17 km
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Frequently asked
Is McPhail Falls Dam flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for McPhail Falls Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit McPhail Falls Dam?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near McPhail Falls Dam?
Nearby: Centennial Lake (lake, 4 km), Michipicoten River (river spot, 12 km), Wawa Lake Beachfront Park (lake, 15 km), Old Woman River (river spot, 26 km), Summit Lake (lake, 28 km), Black Mandyn Lake (lake, 45 km).
Is McPhail Falls Dam worth visiting?
McPhail Falls Dam is listed as a notable waterfall in Ontario on Spotwander.