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John Pond

John Pond is a lake in Putnam, New York.

John 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 John 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 John Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.49211, -73.77705. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near John Pond

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    Frequently asked

    Is John Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit John Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near John Pond?

    Nearby: Zhuang Yan Monastery (Buddhist site, 2 km), Boyds Corner Reservoir (lake, 5 km), White Pond (lake, 6 km), Mount Nimham (viewpoint, 7 km), Pelton Pond (lake, 7 km), Canopus Lake (lake, 7 km).