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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Bud Lake

Bud Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Bud 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 Bud 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 Bud Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.56351, -78.29956. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Bud Lake

    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Jack Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Pathfinder Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Source Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Little Branch Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Yorkend Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • McKenzie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Cross Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Lake St. Peter Provincial Park · lake · Central Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Lake St. Peter · lake · Central Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Branch Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Bark Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~46 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Bud Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bud Lake

    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Jack Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Source Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Little Branch Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Yorkend Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • McKenzie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~41 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bud Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bud Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bud Lake?

    Nearby: Lake Opeongo (lake, 19 km), Mew Lake (lake, 21 km), Pewee Lake (lake, 22 km), Owaissa Lake (lake, 24 km), Jack Lake (lake, 24 km), Pathfinder Island (river spot, 33 km).

    Is Bud Lake worth visiting?

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