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Notable lake · Essex, New Jersey

Canoe Brook Dam

Canoe Brook Dam is a lake in Essex, New Jersey.

Canoe Brook Dam: 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 Canoe Brook Dam

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 Canoe Brook Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.75158, -74.33555. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Canoe Brook Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Canoe Brook Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Canoe Brook Dam?

    Nearby: Greenwood Gardens (sanctuary, 3 km), Reeves-Reed Arboretum (sanctuary, 4 km), Hemlock Falls Loop (waterfall, 5 km), Unitarian Church in Summit (church, 5 km), Wallace Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (church, 5 km), Summit Jewish Community Center (sanctuary, 6 km).

    Is Canoe Brook Dam worth visiting?

    Canoe Brook Dam is listed as a notable lake in New Jersey on Spotwander.