Black Pond is a five-acre water in the Long Lake township — small enough that it likely sits off the main corridor, tucked into second- or third-growth forest without formal trail access or DEC signage. No fish species on record, which typically means either unstocked and unfished or too small to support a reliable population. Waters this size in the Long Lake area often require bushwhacking or old logging roads to reach, and without nearby peaks or documented campsites, this one lives in the category of ponds you find by accident or by studying the topo. If you're after solitude and don't mind a compass bearing, that's the appeal.
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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