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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Cottontail Lake

Cottontail Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Cottontail 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 Cottontail 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 Cottontail Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.73339, -78.22824. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Cottontail Lake

    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Jack Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Pathfinder Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Source Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Brent Crater · attraction · Northeastern Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Bark Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Cross Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • McKenzie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Little Branch Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Wasp Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Cottontail Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cottontail Lake

    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Jack Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Source Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cottontail Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Cottontail Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cottontail Lake?

    Nearby: Lake Opeongo (lake, 14 km), Owaissa Lake (lake, 15 km), Mew Lake (lake, 36 km), Pewee Lake (lake, 37 km), Jack Lake (lake, 38 km), Aylen Dam (lake, 40 km).

    Is Cottontail Lake worth visiting?

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