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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Charles Lake

Charles Lake is a lake in Northeastern 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: 45.90470, -78.39677. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Charles Lake

    • Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Brent Crater · attraction · Northeastern Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Wasp Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Jack Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Pathfinder Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Source Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Big Gibson Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~62 km · Must-see
    • North Tea Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Daisy Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Lac McArthur · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Magnetawan Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Charles Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Charles Lake

    • Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Wasp Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Jack Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Source Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Big Gibson Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~56 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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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: Cedar Lake (lake, 17 km), Brent Crater (attraction, 25 km), Lake Opeongo (lake, 30 km), Wasp Lake (lake, 43 km), Owaissa Lake (lake, 43 km), Mew Lake (lake, 47 km).

    Is Charles Lake worth visiting?

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