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Notable lake · Eastern Ontario, Ontario

Charles Lake

Charles Lake is a lake in Eastern Ontario, Ontario.

Charles 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 Charles 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 Charles Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.85977, -76.98468. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Charles Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Charles Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Charles Lake?

    Nearby: Kashwakamak Lake (lake, 5 km), Lower Mazinaw Lake (lake, 19 km), Little Beaver Lake (lake, 27 km), Brule Lake (lake, 27 km), Skootamatta Lake (lake, 28 km), Black Lake (lake, 29 km).

    Is Charles Lake worth visiting?

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