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Notable lake · Washington, New York

Melvin Pond

Melvin Pond is a lake in Washington, New York.

Melvin 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 Melvin 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 Melvin Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.50791, -73.29739. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Melvin Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Melvin Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Melvin Pond?

    Nearby: Lake Saint Catherine (lake, 10 km), Lake Bomoseen (lake, 22 km), Fishbrook Pond (lake, 26 km), Black Mountain (viewpoint, 27 km), Black Mountain (viewpoint, 27 km), Hadlock Pond (Lake Hadlock) (lake, 30 km).

    Is Melvin Pond worth visiting?

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