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Notable lake · Sussex, Delaware

Trap Pond

Trap Pond is a lake in Sussex, Delaware.

Trap 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 Trap 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 Trap Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.52459, -75.47411. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Trap Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Trap Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Trap Pond?

    Nearby: Horseys Pond (lake, 12 km), Great Cypress Swamp (sanctuary, 20 km), Salisbury Zoo (sanctuary, 26 km), Salisbury Zoo (park, 26 km), Prince George's Chapel (church, 26 km), Schumaker Pond (lake, 26 km).

    Is Trap Pond worth visiting?

    Trap Pond is listed as a notable lake in Delaware on Spotwander.