Calm, level, and clean are three words that well-describe Cameron Lake and its waterfront properties. Fed from Balsam Lake to the West and the Burnt River to the North, Cameron Lake drains into Stugeron Lake through the iconic Fenelon Falls, as well as Lock 34 on the Trent Severn. This steady flow and drain of water contributes to the high flushing rate of the lake. While sharing a maximum depth characteristic of its neighbors on the Trent (roughly 50ft), sections of shoreline along Cameron Lake are particularly shallow. It is not unusual to see 30-40ft long docks on Cameron Lake. Water levels are regulated by Parks Canada, with levels remaining relatively stable through the year – highest in the spring, and lowest in the fall (this is not the case on the Burnt River, where levels swell considerably in the spring, and flooding has historically been an issue in areas).

Cameron Lake features approximately 650 cottages and homes, with many distinct, close communities. Due to it’s central location in Fenelon Falls, Cameron Lake sees a higher proportion of full-time residents than any other lake in the Kawarthas. The average property on Cameron Lake will have about 75 – 100ft of frontage, on just under an acre of land. Waterfront is typically sandy and hard-packed, with excellent (albeit sometimes shallow) swimming. The lake is approximately 6.7km long and 3.5km wide.