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Clifton Iron Mine

Clifton Iron Mine pond is a 3-acre water tucked into the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it won't appear on most road maps, and named for the 19th-century iron operations that left their mark across this corner of the Park. No fish stocking records and no formal access infrastructure mean this is a bushwhack or local-knowledge proposition, not a day-hike destination. If you're working the northern Tupper backcountry and come across it, it's worth a look for the industrial archaeology context — iron mining shaped the settlement patterns and timber economy here long before the state bought the land back. Expect a quiet, off-trail water with more historical interest than recreational infrastructure.

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3 ac
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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

General store
Otto's Abode
13.2 mi away
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (6)
  • 6 designated campsites
Access (17)
§ Nearby parking

17 parking areas

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 (10)
Lakes & ponds (13)
Trails (20)
Primitive campsites (6)
  • Brumagin Rapids Campsite5.9 mi
  • Tooley Pond Campsite6.1 mi
  • Stone Dam Campsite 86.8 mi
  • Stone Dam Campsite 96.9 mi
  • Stone Dam Campsite 106.9 mi
  • Stone Dam Campsite 117.0 mi
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