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Notable lake · Putnam, New York

Mendel Pond

Mendel Pond is a lake in Putnam, New York.

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Mendel 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 Mendel 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 Mendel Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.48051, -73.60320. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mendel Pond

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mendel Pond

    • Wonder Lake State Park · lake · Putnam · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Lake Carmel · lake · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Lake Tonetta · lake · Putnam · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Ball Pond · lake · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Dean Pond · lake · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Bog Brook Reservoir · lake · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Pine Pond · lake · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Lake Gleneida · lake · Putnam · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Little Whaley Lake · lake · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~12 km · Must-see
    • White Pond · lake · Western Connecticut Planning Region · ~13 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mendel Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Mendel Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Mendel Pond?

    Nearby: Wonder Lake State Park (lake, 5 km), Lake Carmel (lake, 7 km), Old Southeast Church (church, 7 km), Lake Tonetta (lake, 8 km), Ball Pond (lake, 9 km), Ball Pond Town Park (sanctuary, 9 km).

    Is Mendel Pond worth visiting?

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