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McLaughlin Pond

McLaughlin Pond is a lake in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.

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McLaughlin 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 McLaughlin 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 McLaughlin Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.82795, -72.18102. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near McLaughlin Pond

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    Frequently asked

    Is McLaughlin Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit McLaughlin Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near McLaughlin Pond?

    Nearby: Coney Rock Preserve (sanctuary, 5 km), Fifty Foot Cliff (viewpoint, 6 km), Natchaug Trail (trek, 7 km), Mansfield Hollow State Park (sanctuary, 7 km), Chaplin Historic District (fort, 7 km), Mansfield Hollow Lake (lake, 9 km).

    Is McLaughlin Pond worth visiting?

    McLaughlin Pond is listed as a notable lake in Connecticut on Spotwander.