Mountain Pond

Mountain Pond is a small, narrow lake, located along Old Route 30, just 2 miles north of Paul Smiths. Offers 6-roadside camping spots, along with a secluded, lesser used pond, near Barnum Pond and Osgood Pond.

Old NY 30 Signs

Along Mountain Pond Road/Old NY 30, you can see the road signs dating back to the 1960s or maybe even earlier, prior to modern alignment of NY 30.

Taken on Sunday August 15, 2010 at Mountain Pond.

Campsite 4

Here is the view of Campsite 4 from Old NY 30/Mountain View Road.

Taken on Sunday August 15, 2010 at Mountain Pond.

Reduced to a Pile of Ashes

I really love it when trash piles start looking like this. In a couple of minutes, I'll toss on a few more logs, to make sure the rest of the crap burns hot, then use it to do some cooking in the dutch oven.

Taken on Saturday August 14, 2010 at Mountain Pond.

From Southern End of Mountain Pond

This is looking from Campsite 1 at the Southern End of Mountain Pond, looking North. Old NY 30 winds right along the shore of NY 30, the New Routing is about a 1/2 mile away for NY 30.

Taken on Saturday August 14, 2010 at Mountain Pond.

Making Up Blueberry Cake Mix

Here I'm the Blueberry Cake Mix, and getting ready to add the Blueberries I picked up at Moose River Plains. Should be real good.

Taken on Saturday August 14, 2010 at Mountain Pond.

Campsite No 1

This is campsite No 1 at Mountain Pond. It was never used on the Saturday Night I was there, but it looks nice, if not a bit small.

Taken on Saturday August 14, 2010 at Mountain Pond.

View from Campsite 1

Here my kayak is parked at Campsite 1, where I got out for a stretch. Looking south at this rather spectacular looking lake on a great day. The lake winds back and forth, for about a mile.

Taken on Saturday August 14, 2010 at Mountain Pond.