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Notable lake · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Bush Pond

Bush Pond is a lake in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Bush 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 Bush 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 Bush Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.33209, -72.20654. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bush Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bush Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bush Pond?

    Nearby: Niantic Children’s Museum (museum, 2 km), McCook Park Beach (beach, 2 km), Rocky Neck State Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Bates Woods Park (sanctuary, 9 km), Harkness Memorial State Park (park, 10 km), Williams Memorial Park Historic District (fort, 11 km).

    Is Bush Pond worth visiting?

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