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Notable lake · Putnam, New York

Barrett Pond

Barrett Pond is a lake in Putnam, New York.

Barrett 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 Barrett 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 Barrett Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.43366, -73.74157. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Barrett Pond

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    Frequently asked

    Is Barrett Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Barrett Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Barrett Pond?

    Nearby: China Pond (lake, 1 km), California Hill State Forest (sanctuary, 3 km), Boyds Corner Reservoir (lake, 4 km), Mount Nimham (viewpoint, 4 km), Pine Pond (lake, 6 km), Lake Gleneida (lake, 6 km).

    Is Barrett Pond worth visiting?

    Barrett Pond is listed as a notable lake in New York on Spotwander.