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Notable lake · Eastern Ontario, Ontario

Lac McCool

Lac McCool is a lake in Eastern Ontario, Ontario.

Lac McCool: 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 Lac McCool

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 Lac McCool — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.12139, -77.28944. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lac McCool

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac McCool full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac McCool?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac McCool?

    Nearby: Bostwick Lake (lake, 23 km), Airborne 8 May 1968 (fort, 24 km), Allumette Lake (lake, 37 km), Allumette Lake (lake, 42 km), Sand Lake (lake, 46 km), Grand Lake (lake, 62 km).

    Is Lac McCool worth visiting?

    Lac McCool is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.