Buck Pond is a 10-acre water in the Raquette Lake region — small enough that it rarely appears on recreational fishing or paddling lists, and remote enough that access details stay local. No fish species on state record, which usually means either limited stocking history or a pond that doesn't hold trout through summer. The name suggests old hunting camp or timber-era usage, common in this part of the park where ponds were named for function rather than scenic value. If you're heading out, confirm access and ownership with the local DEC office — many small ponds in this drainage sit on mixed public-private land.
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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