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Notable lake · Herkimer, New York

Mud Pond

Mud Pond is a lake in Herkimer, New York.

Mud 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 Mud 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 Mud Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.26869, -74.72417. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mud Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Mud Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Mud Pond?

    Nearby: Jerseyfield Mountain (viewpoint, 1 km), West Creek Lake (lake, 4 km), Ferris Lake (lake, 11 km), Bochen Lake (lake, 13 km), Bochen Lake (lake, 13 km), Morehouse Lake (lake, 14 km).

    Is Mud Pond worth visiting?

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