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Local favourite lake · Otsego, New York

Card Pond

Card Pond is a lake in Otsego, New York.

Card 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 Card 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 Card Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.63646, -75.20211. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Card Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Card Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Card Pond?

    Nearby: Crystal Lake (lake, 2 km), Lake of the Twin Fawns (lake, 9 km), Gilbert Lake State Park (lake, 10 km), Klock Hill (viewpoint, 13 km), Klock Hill (viewpoint, 13 km), Summit Lake (lake, 18 km).