There is a campsite located at Duck Pond, near the berm that keeps this swampy pond with a little bit of water. It is located next to a marker honoring one of the first forest rangers in the area, Charles Hopkins. At one point, there was a dam that raised the water level at Duck Pond, but in later years, it was reduced to about a 1 foot deep throughout the pond.
The road to Duck Pond from the north is in good condition, however to the south coming from Blenhium, the road is quite rough and bumpy, and can be muddy. From the north, the road is stone dust and well maintained.
Rankings: Campsites are ranked from 0 to 10, based on the described attributes.
| Overall |
7 |
Lack of Enforcement Presence |
7 |
| Scenic Beauty |
7 |
Facilities |
5 |
| Cleanliness |
8 |
On-Site Attractions |
3 |
| Privacy |
6 |
Nearby Attractions |
5 |
| Layout |
6 |
Cellphone and Data Services |
8 |
| Location: |
- Roughly 2.5 miles south of Rossman Hill Road, Fulton, NY on Burnt Hill Road.
- Second left, heading east from Looking Glass Pond. Head south past trailers and across Long Path, swing left at the “Y”. Continue on road, as it winds and crosses a small brook, until you reach the clearing and Duck Pond.
- You can also take Burnt Hill Road north from West Kill Road, but a short section of that road is quite rough.
- 19 miles south-east of Cobelskill
- 6 miles north-west of Blenhium
- N 42.51020 W 74.48359
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| Cost: |
- No charge
- 3-nights maximum stay at this site except by FREE camping permit for up to 2-weeks which can be obtained from Forest Ranger Tom Edmunds 518-827-6565, Cell: 518-505-4070 (more info).
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| Facilities: |
- 1 large campsite
- Stone fire ring
- No outhouses
- Cellphone service/3G data service
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| Vehicles: |
- Medium-sized trailer or tent
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| Attractions on Site: |
- Burnt-Rossman State Forest
- Swampy Duck Pond.
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| Attractions Nearby: |
- Looking Glass Pond – Fishing – 2 miles north on Burnt Hill Road, then 1/2 mile east on Rossman Hill Road
- NY Power Authority Visitors Center – 8 miles south-west on NY 30 in Blenhium
- Mine Kill State Park (fee) – 9 miles south-west on NY 30 in Blenhium
- Mine Kill Falls (south of the park – FREE) – 10 miles south-west on NY 30 in Blenhium
- Max Shaul Farm Market – 10 miles north-east on NY 30 in Fultonham
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| Sanitation: |
- Water can be obtained from creek 1 mile north on Duck Pond Road
- No outhouses – Dig hole in woods away from lake, burn toilet paper
- Burn combustible garbage, take cans home for recycling
- Make sure firepits and campsite are clean before leaving
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| Restrictions on Use: |
- 3-nights maximum stay at this site.
- Except by FREE camping permit for up to 2-weeks which can be obtained from Ranger Tom Edmunds 518-827-6565, Cell: 518-505-4070 (more info).
- Seasonal use road – neither Burnt Hill Road or Rossman Hill Road is plowed in the winter.
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