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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Barns Lake

Barns Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Barns 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 Barns 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 Barns Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.60581, -78.13587. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Barns Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Barns Lake

    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Cross Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Bark Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • McKenzie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Lake St. Peter Provincial Park · lake · Central Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Barns Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Barns Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Barns Lake?

    Nearby: Owaissa Lake (lake, 9 km), Lake Opeongo (lake, 25 km), Aylen Dam (lake, 26 km), Cross Lake (lake, 34 km), Snowshoe Lake (lake, 34 km), Bark Lake (lake, 35 km).

    Is Barns Lake worth visiting?

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