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Notable lake · Washington, New York

Sly Pond

Sly Pond is a lake in Washington, New York.

Sly 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 Sly 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 Sly Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.45537, -73.58961. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sly Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Sly Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Sly Pond?

    Nearby: Hadlock Pond (Lake Hadlock) (lake, 5 km), Lake George Battlefield Park (lake, 13 km), Fort William Henry (fort, 13 km), Magic Forest Amusement Park (park, 14 km), Trout Lake (lake, 16 km), Prospect Mountain (viewpoint, 16 km).

    Is Sly Pond worth visiting?

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