Sly Pond is an 8-acre water tucked into the Raquette Lake township — small enough that it doesn't show up on most recreational lists, but large enough to register on the quad maps. No public access data on file, no known trail system, no fish species records in the DEC database — which in this part of the park usually means it's either landlocked by private holdings or set far enough off the beaten path that it doesn't see regular pressure. If you're hunting for it, start with the Raquette Lake quad and confirm access before you bushwhack; many of the region's small ponds sit behind legacy Adirondack Great Camp parcels.
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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