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Notable lake · Hamilton, New York

Carter Pond

Carter Pond is a lake in Hamilton, New York.

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Carter 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 Carter 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 Carter Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.81081, -74.14004. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Carter Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Carter Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Carter Pond?

    Nearby: Big Bad Luck Pond (lake, 4 km), Bad Luck Mountain (viewpoint, 5 km), Davis Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Lake Abanakee (lake, 12 km), Adirondack Lake (lake, 12 km), Vanderwhacker Mountain (viewpoint, 13 km).

    Is Carter Pond worth visiting?

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