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Notable lake · Orange, New York

Sand Pond

Sand Pond is a lake in Orange, New York.

Sand 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 Sand 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 Sand Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.44515, -74.62643. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sand Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Sand Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Sand Pond?

    Nearby: Neversink Preserve (sanctuary, 2 km), Dragon Springs (attraction, 4 km), Big Lake (lake, 5 km), Little Pond (lake, 8 km), Fort Decker (fort, 12 km), High Point (viewpoint, 18 km).

    Is Sand Pond worth visiting?

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