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Notable lake · Putnam, New York

Dean Pond

Dean Pond is a lake in Putnam, New York.

Dean 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 Dean 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 Dean Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.45732, -73.68585. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Dean Pond

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dean Pond

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    • Pine Pond · lake · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Lake Gleneida · lake · Putnam · ~5 km · Must-see
    • China Pond · lake · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Wonder Lake State Park · lake · Putnam · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Boyds Corner Reservoir · lake · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~7 km · Must-see
    • White Pond · lake · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Lake Gilead · lake · Putnam · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Lake Tonetta · lake · Putnam · ~9 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dean Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Dean Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Dean Pond?

    Nearby: Dean Pond (lake, 0 km), Lake Carmel (lake, 2 km), Pine Pond (lake, 3 km), Mount Nimham (viewpoint, 4 km), Lake Gleneida (lake, 5 km), China Pond (lake, 6 km).

    Is Dean Pond worth visiting?

    Dean Pond is listed as a notable lake in New York on Spotwander.