Mallet Pond State Forest

Mallet Pond State Forest is 2,567 acres of state land north of Burnt Rossman State Forest, outside of Fultonham. There are several informal campsites along the lakes that are popular during the summer months. Mallet Pond is most commonly fished for its trout. Special regulations apply. Some decent sized trout have been taken from this small pond. The pond is stocked annually with approximately 250 brown trout and 250 rainbow trout from 8-10″ in length. Parking area at gated road off Rosseman Fly Road. Roughly a 0.3 mile walk from parking area to pond.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/84886.html

Mallet Pond Dam

The earthen dam that makes up Mallet Pond is about 30 feet high. You wouldn't know it unless you look at it from a top the dam.

Taken on Saturday August 28, 2010 at Mallet Pond State Forest.

Cattle Skull

This cattle skull was hung up at the campsite on a tree. Cool! It appears to be from a dehorned cow, and the lower jaw is missing. I'm guessing it was brought on up by a SUNY Cobelskill Ag Student.

Taken on Saturday August 28, 2010 at Mallet Pond State Forest.

Campsite at Rossman Pond

This is one of the many informal campsites in the area. None of them have designated markers, and don't comply with state set backs, but as witnessed by the wear and tear on the grass, and mention in the Unit Management Plan, they are well used and recognized as such.

Taken on Saturday August 28, 2010 at Mallet Pond State Forest.

Teeth

Well I guess the cattle skull has a few of it's teeth left chewing away at the tree.

Taken on Saturday August 28, 2010 at Mallet Pond State Forest.