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Notable lake · Central Ontario, Ontario

Ross Lake

Ross Lake is a lake in Central Ontario, Ontario.

Ross 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 Ross 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 Ross Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.32216, -77.45945. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Ross Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ross Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Ross Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ross Lake?

    Nearby: Belleville railway station (fort, 22 km), Moira Lake (lake, 22 km), Glanmore National Historic Site (fort, 23 km), Stoco Lake (lake, 28 km), Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial (fort, 32 km), Marmora Dam (lake, 32 km).

    Is Ross Lake worth visiting?

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