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Notable lake · Madison, Alabama

Ware Pond

Ware Pond is a lake in Madison, Alabama.

Ware Pond: 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 Ware Pond

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 Ware Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 34.80648, -86.54527. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ware Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Ware Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ware Pond?

    Nearby: North Alabama Railroad Museum (museum, 3 km), Monte Sano Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Monte Sano Nature Preserve (sanctuary, 10 km), Shelta Cave (cave, 10 km), Monte Sano State Park (sanctuary, 11 km), Temple B'nai Sholom (temple, 11 km).

    Is Ware Pond worth visiting?

    Ware Pond is listed as a notable lake in Alabama on Spotwander.