Notable lake · Essex, Massachusetts

Cedar Pond

Cedar Pond is a lake in Essex, Massachusetts.

Cedar 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 Cedar 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 Cedar Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Nearest towns: places near Boxford (3 km) · places near Topsfield (9 km) · places near Groveland (11 km)

    Coordinates: 42.67918, -71.01751. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Cedar Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cedar Pond?

    Nearby: Sentinel Perimeter Acquisition Radar Excavation (lake, 5 km), Weir Hill (viewpoint, 9 km), Coolidge Estate (sanctuary, 9 km), North Parish Unitarian Universalist Church (church, 10 km), Willowdale State Forest (sanctuary, 10 km), Harold Parker State Forest (sanctuary, 10 km).

    Is Cedar Pond worth visiting?

    Cedar Pond is listed as a notable lake in Massachusetts on Spotwander.