Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario
John Lake
John Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.
John 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 John 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 John Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 45.90453, -78.12425. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near John Lake
- Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
- Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
- Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
- Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
- Brent Crater · attraction · Northeastern Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
- Big Gibson Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~50 km · Must-see
- Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~50 km · Must-see
- Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
- Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
- Jack Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~61 km · Must-see
- Sand Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~65 km · Must-see
- Lac McArthur · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~68 km · Must-see
- Round Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~69 km · Must-see
- Snowshoe Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~69 km · Must-see
- Wasp Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~69 km · Must-see
- Bark Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~69 km · Must-see
- Pathfinder Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~69 km · Must-see
- Source Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~70 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near John Lake
- Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
- Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
- Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
- Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
- Big Gibson Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~50 km · Must-see
- Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~50 km · Must-see
- Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
- Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
- Jack Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~61 km · Must-see
- Sand Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~65 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is John Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for John Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit John Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near John Lake?
Nearby: Grand Lake (lake, 30 km), Owaissa Lake (lake, 33 km), Cedar Lake (lake, 37 km), Lake Opeongo (lake, 37 km), Brent Crater (attraction, 42 km), Big Gibson Lake (lake, 50 km).
Is John Lake worth visiting?
John Lake is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.