Putnam Pond is the centerpiece of a sprawling 968-acre DEC campground on the eastern edge of the Park — 72 campsites, boat launch, beach, lean-tos, and a network of trails that connect to Rock Pond, Grizzle Ocean, and the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness to the south. At 188 acres it's large enough to feel like a proper lake, canoe-worthy, with enough shoreline to escape the campground traffic if you paddle south or east. The campground draws family weekenders in July and August; the shoulder seasons and weekdays are quieter. Launch is electric-motor-only, so it stays paddle-friendly even on busy weekends.
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