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Notable lake · Herkimer, New York

Mud Pond

Mud Pond is a lake in Herkimer, New York.

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Mud 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 Mud 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 Mud Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.69541, -74.86078. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mud Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Mud Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Mud Pond?

    Nearby: Fernow Mountain (viewpoint, 2 km), Pico Mountain (viewpoint, 4 km), Little Moose Lake (lake, 6 km), Panther Lake (lake, 6 km), Panther Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Green Lake (lake, 8 km).

    Is Mud Pond worth visiting?

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