Lake Tekeni is a 22-acre pond in the Old Forge area — a small, quiet water in a region better known for the Fulton Chain and the snowmobile corridor that runs through town. The name suggests Iroquois origins, though the pond itself sits well outside the documented territory of the Six Nations. No fish species on record with DEC, which usually means either limited access, minimal stocking history, or both. Worth a look on the DEC's boat launch inventory if you're working the Old Forge backcountry by canoe — ponds this size often connect to larger systems or sit on private inholdings with limited public easement.
No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.
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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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