Notable lake · Essex, Massachusetts

Lake Attitash

Lake Attitash is a lake in Essex, Massachusetts.

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Lake Attitash: 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 Lake Attitash

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 Lake Attitash — distance from nearby cities

    Nearest towns: places near Merrimac (3 km) · places near Newton (5 km) · places near Amesbury (6 km)

    Coordinates: 42.85232, -70.98591. 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 Lake Attitash?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Attitash?

    Nearby: Tuxbury Pond (lake, 2 km), Bartlett Museum, Inc. (museum, 6 km), Country Pond (lake, 9 km), Powwow Pond (lake, 9 km), Union Meetinghouse-Universalist Church (church, 12 km), Great Pond (lake, 12 km).

    Is Lake Attitash worth visiting?

    Lake Attitash is listed as a notable lake in Massachusetts on Spotwander.