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Chain Ponds

Chain Ponds is a lake in Vermont, Vermont.

Chain Ponds: 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 Chain Ponds

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 Chain Ponds — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.80639, -74.81278. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Chain Ponds full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Chain Ponds?

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

    What are the places to visit near Chain Ponds?

    Nearby: Queer Lake (lake, 1 km), Chub Lake (lake, 4 km), Pigeon Lake Wilderness Area (lake, 5 km), Moss Lake (lake, 5 km), Dart Lake (lake, 5 km), Russian Lake (lake, 5 km).

    Is Chain Ponds worth visiting?

    Chain Ponds is listed as a notable lake in Vermont on Spotwander.