Watchaug Pond

Watchaug pond
Location Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
Coordinates 41°23′00″N 71°41′23″W / 41.3834339°N 71.6897864°W / 41.3834339; -71.6897864Coordinates: 41°23′00″N 71°41′23″W / 41.3834339°N 71.6897864°W / 41.3834339; -71.6897864
Type kettle pond
Basin countries United States
Surface area 573 acres (2.32 km2)
Average depth 8 ft (2.4 m)
Max. depth 36 ft (11 m)

Watchaug pond is a kettle pond (lake) located at the southern tip of Rhode Island, in the town of Charlestown. It is surrounded by nature trails and is near the Audubon Society's Kimball Wildlife Refuge. The 573-acre (2.32 km2) pond is within 3,000 acres (12 km2) of public land. To access the public cement boat ramp at this pond, follow Prosser Trail to Sanctuary Road.


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