Barnes Lake is a 10-acre pond tucked into the Old Forge area — small enough that it doesn't show up on most regional shortlists, but navigable water nonetheless. No fish species data on file with DEC, which usually means either unstocked and unfished or simply unreported; local anglers worth asking. The lake sits in working forestland southwest of the main Old Forge tourist corridor, part of the patchwork of private holdings and town forest that defines the lower-elevation Fulton Chain watershed. Access details are sparse — check with the town or local outfitters before planning a trip.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
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