Middle South Pond is a 44-acre water tucked into the Old Forge tract — part of the sprawling state forest mosaic west of the Fulton Chain, where ponds outnumber trails and most access is by old logging road or bushwhack. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means native brookies or nothing at all; worth a scouting trip if you're already working the area. The name suggests it's one of several South Ponds in the vicinity — a common naming pattern in this corner of the park, where survey crews ran out of imagination before they ran out of water. Expect quiet, expect solitude, and bring a GPS unit.
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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