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Third Lake

Third Lake is the largest of the Fulton Chain of Lakes at 1,262 acres, with public access via the state boat launch on Route 28. Motorboats allowed; popular for bass and pike fishing and as a waypoint for paddlers linking the chain.

§ Overview

Third Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Cedar Mountain and Little Pisgah Mountain.

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§ Nearby parking

12 parking areas

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.

+4 more on the map above

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop
8.3 mi away
Restaurant
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store
6.1 mi away
General store
Pines Country Store Inc.
6.1 mi away
Shelter
Third Lake Lean-To
0.5 mi away
§ On the water & nearby

Marinas, beaches, bait shops, and food

Marinas & launches (0)

No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.

Public beaches (1)
Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (2)
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (66)
  • 66 designated campsites
Access (16)
  • 4 trailheads nearby
  • 12 parking areas nearby
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (40)
Trails (40)
Lean-tos (5)
  • Third Lake Lean-To0.5 mi
  • O'Neil Flow lean-to5.6 mi
  • O'Neill Flow Lean-To5.6 mi
  • Tirrell Pond lean-to6.3 mi
  • Tirrel Pond North Lean-To6.3 mi
Primitive campsites (66)
  • Waterfront Primitive Tentsite0.1 mi
  • Waterfront Primitive Tentsite0.2 mi
  • Waterfront Primitive Tentsite0.5 mi
  • Waterfront Primitive Tentsite0.7 mi
  • Waterfront Primitive Tentsite0.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.9 mi
  • Waterfront Primitive Tentsite0.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.1 mi
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