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Notable lake · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Smith Pond

Smith Pond is a lake in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.63747, -73.12475. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Smith Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Smith Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Smith Pond?

    Nearby: Black Rock State Park (sanctuary, 3 km), Jericho Trail (trek, 5 km), Waterbury Road (fort, 5 km), Mattatuck State Forest (sanctuary, 6 km), Railroad Museum of New England (museum, 8 km), Whitestone Cliffs Trail (trek, 8 km).

    Is Smith Pond worth visiting?

    Smith Pond is listed as a notable lake in Connecticut on Spotwander.