Green Pond is an 11-acre water in the Old Forge area — small enough to paddle in an afternoon, large enough to feel removed once you're on it. No fish species data on record, which usually means it's either stocked intermittently or fished lightly enough that DEC surveys haven't prioritized it. The Old Forge corridor has dozens of ponds in this size range, many accessible by short carries from forest roads or connected by the region's interlocking paddle routes. Check with Old Forge outfitters for current access — some of these smaller ponds shift between private easement and open carry depending on landowner agreements.
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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