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Notable lake · Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

Mount Tom Pond

Mount Tom Pond is a lake in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Mount Tom 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 Mount Tom 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 Mount Tom Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.69999, -73.27876. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mount Tom Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Mount Tom Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Mount Tom Pond?

    Nearby: Mount Tom State Park (sanctuary, 1 km), Camp Columbia State Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Bantam Lake (lake, 6 km), Litchfield Town Beach (beach, 7 km), White Memorial Foundation (sanctuary, 8 km), Above All State Park (sanctuary, 9 km).

    Is Mount Tom Pond worth visiting?

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