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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Zigzag Lake

Zigzag Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

Zigzag 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 Zigzag 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 Zigzag Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.48854, -88.31288. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Zigzag Lake

    • South Summit Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Mojikit Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Selassie Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Blackett Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Nicholls Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Ogoki Reservoir · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Whiddon Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Whitesand Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Summit Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Jojo Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Whiteclay Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Crescent Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Moule Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~8 km
    • Chappais Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~8 km
    • Talbot Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~9 km
    • Toset Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~10 km
    • Palava Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~12 km
    • Scoop Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~15 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Zigzag Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Zigzag Lake

    • South Summit Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Mojikit Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Selassie Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Blackett Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Nicholls Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Ogoki Reservoir · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Whiddon Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Whitesand Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Summit Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Jojo Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~56 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Zigzag Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Zigzag Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Zigzag Lake?

    Nearby: South Summit Lake (lake, 21 km), Mojikit Lake (lake, 25 km), Selassie Lake (lake, 38 km), Blackett Lake (lake, 39 km), Nicholls Lake (lake, 43 km), Ogoki Reservoir (lake, 48 km).

    Is Zigzag Lake worth visiting?

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