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Local favourite lake · Preston, Maryland

Barger Pond

Barger Pond is a lake in Preston, Maryland.

Barger Pond: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Barger Pond

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Barger Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.36762, -79.24393. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Barger Pond full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Barger Pond yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Barger Pond?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Barger Pond?

    Nearby: Wild Oak National Recreation Trail (trek, 2 km), Ramsey's Draft Wilderness (sanctuary, 10 km), Ugly Mountain (viewpoint, 13 km), Reddish Knob (viewpoint, 13 km), Brushy Fork Lake (lake, 16 km), Fort Edward Johnson (fort, 17 km).