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Notable lake · Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

West Side Pond

West Side Pond is a lake in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.

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West Side 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 West Side 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 West Side Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.85465, -73.25662. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is West Side Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit West Side Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near West Side Pond?

    Nearby: Mohawk State Forest (sanctuary, 7 km), Cathedral Pines Preserve (church, 8 km), John A. Minetto State Park (sanctuary, 10 km), Stillwater Pond State Park (sanctuary, 11 km), Housatonic State Forest (sanctuary, 12 km), Housatonic Meadows State Park (park, 13 km).

    Is West Side Pond worth visiting?

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