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

Gate at Mallet Pond

There is a gate 1/2 mile from Mallet Pond. Normally I don't like gates and keeping the public from driving down to their lands, but Mallet Pond is kind of nice being so remote for camping, fishing, or wild life observation. Rossman Pond, which you can drive right up to, has no such gate.

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

Close Up of Campsite

This campsite on the pond is not right on the lake (which is good thing from an environmental perspective), but still offers close access. You can drive right up to it, which makes me happy, being that I prefer truck camping.

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

Rossman Pond

There are a series of hunting campings and private houses located along the other shore. The state only owns about 1000 feet of frontage along the lake, basically enough for a campsite and a parking area.

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

Mallet Pond State Forest Sign

It's pretty small when you think of it being only 2,584 acres, but maybe because it's next to a 12,000 acre forest or in comparison to the 50,000 or 100,000 acre wild forests and wilderness of the Adirondacks.

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