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Notable lake · Franklin, New York

Cat Pond

Cat Pond is a lake in Franklin, New York.

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Cat 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 Cat 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 Cat Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.40633, -74.40724. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cat Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Cat Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cat Pond?

    Nearby: Saint Regis Canoe Area (sanctuary, 6 km), Saint Regis Mountain (sanctuary, 8 km), Saint Regis Mountain Fire Tower Historic Area (attraction, 8 km), Saint Regis Pond (lake, 10 km), Upper Saint Regis Lake (lake, 13 km), Spitfire Lake (lake, 13 km).

    Is Cat Pond worth visiting?

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