Notable lake · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Upper Pond

Upper Pond is a lake in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.39773, -72.37643. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Upper Pond

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Upper Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Upper Pond?

    Nearby: Hadlyme Ferry Historic District (fort, 6 km), Essex Park (park, 7 km), Gillette Castle State Park (sanctuary, 7 km), Centerbrook Meetinghouse (church, 8 km), Becket Hill State Park Reserve (sanctuary, 8 km), Nehantic State Forest (sanctuary, 9 km).

    Is Upper Pond worth visiting?

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