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Hendricks Pond

Hendricks Pond is a lake in Essex, New Jersey.

Hendricks 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 Hendricks 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 Hendricks Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.79028, -74.17361. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hendricks Pond full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Hendricks Pond?

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

    What are the places to visit near Hendricks Pond?

    Nearby: Branch Brook Park (park, 2 km), Kearny Riverbank Park (park, 3 km), Clinton Memorial AME Zion Church (church, 5 km), Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (church, 5 km), Saint Luke's Episcopal Church (church, 5 km), Essex Park (park, 6 km).

    Is Hendricks Pond worth visiting?

    Hendricks Pond is listed as a notable lake in New Jersey on Spotwander.