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Cheney Pond

Cheney Pond is a remote 93-acre pond in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, reached by a 2.4-mile trail from the Pharaoh Lake trailhead. Brook trout and lean-to camping; the pond sits in a basin ringed by low ridges, quiet even in summer.

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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop
13.5 mi away
Restaurant
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store
8.3 mi away
General store
Pines Country Store Inc.
8.3 mi away
Shelter
Third Lake Lean-To
4.2 mi away
§ On the water & nearby

Marinas, beaches, bait shops, and food

Marinas & launches (0)

No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.

Public beaches (1)
Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (0)

No restaurants or cafes listed within 7 mi yet.

§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (71)
  • 71 designated campsites
Access (16)
  • 4 trailheads nearby
  • 12 parking areas nearby
§ Nearby parking

12 parking areas· 1 accessible

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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§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (41)
Trails (25)
Lean-tos (1)
  • Third Lake Lean-To4.2 mi
Primitive campsites (71)
  • Polaris (Iron) Bridge Tentsite1.2 mi
  • Camp Six Road Roadside Tentsite1.4 mi
  • Camp Six Road Roadside Tentsite1.5 mi
  • Camp Six Road Roadside Tentsite1.5 mi
  • Cedar/Hudson River Campsite2.1 mi
  • Waterfront Primitive Tentsite2.6 mi
  • Waterfront Primitive Tentsite2.7 mi
  • Virgin Falls Campsite3.4 mi
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