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Notable lake · Herkimer, New York

Independence Lake

Independence Lake is a lake in Herkimer, New York.

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Independence Lake: 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 Independence Lake

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 Independence Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.77259, -74.97951. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Independence Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Independence Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Independence Lake?

    Nearby: Little Safford Lake (lake, 2 km), Gibbs Lake (lake, 6 km), Lake Te-jec-na (lake, 6 km), Moulin Mountain (viewpoint, 6 km), Lake Kan-ac-to (lake, 6 km), Sugarloaf Mountain (viewpoint, 7 km).

    Is Independence Lake worth visiting?

    Independence Lake is listed as a notable lake in New York on Spotwander.