Stoney Pond State Forest

The 1,469 acres offers visitors an opportunity to view a range of different flora and fauna.

The 44 acre Stoney Pond was constructed in the late 1950’s to provide wildlife habitat. Populated with largemouth bass and panfish, it is home to blue herons, Canada geese, mallard ducks and other waterfowl. A parking area and boat launching site is located on the pond. No gas powered motors are permitted. A day use area is located adjacent to the ramp.

Camping is allowed at 17 designated campsites and requires a camping permit between May 1 and September 30. These sites are varied. Two sites are accessible only by foot and are for tent camping. Most of the sites are nestled among a white pine plantation at the south end of Stoney Pond. Each site contains a fire ring. A latrine services the camping area. There is no water well.

13 mile-long Stoney Pond Nordic Ski Trail is an important part of multiple use management of the forest. The trails wind through both natural forests and plantations and around Stoney Pond. Most trails are designed for skiers with a beginner or intermediate skill level. Caution must be used for safe, enjoyable skiing. Snow covered trails may contain hidden obstacles or hazards. Skiers are responsible to ski safely and under control at all times.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8111.html

Nice hot fire

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Not really celebrating the election one way or another but it's a bit cool with the breeze and it was big and hot when I started the fire. 

Taken on Saturday November 7, 2020 at Stoney Pond State Forest.

Stoney Pond State Forest

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While Stoney Pond State Forest is a popular camping area in the summer, come the winter there are many ski trails to explore. This interactive lets you look at the ski trails and the terrain they run over.

Weather Update – December 22, 2021

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Definitely looks like it will be cold later ❄

I think I want to camp one more night. I haven’t decided if I will stay here or head back east to Brookfield for the horse 🐴 camp that is more protected from the wind tough I won’t have cell reception there which is nice for passing the time in the cold. Supposed to be real windy later.

Today I plan to hike 🚶 around Stoney Pond and some of the Chenango Canal. 🦆 Should be interesting to see how it looks in the winter compared to the summer.

Then tomorrow I want to go to Glimmerglass ☃️ and explore the lake and the park. Then head home, before dark. The weekend looks rather stormy and I want to join the folks for Christmas 🤶🏻 dinner.

Today.
Feels like …
January 5th.

Chance of Snow Showers and Breezy

 A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Cloudy.

Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

and

 33 degrees , 12 max wind chill, 4:32
sunset.
Tonight.
Feels like …
December 29th.

Snow Showers is likely and Breezy

 Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy.

Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

and

 19 degrees , 7 max wind chill, 7:31
sunrise.
Thursday.
Cold !

Slight Chance of Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

 A slight chance of snow showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy.

West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

and

 29 degrees , 7 max wind chill, 4:33
sunset.
Thursday Night.
Feels like …
December 17th.

Snow Showers is likely

 Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy.

South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

and

 22 degrees , 13 max wind chill, 7:31
sunrise.
Friday.
Feels like …
December 26th.

Slight Chance of Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

 Scattered flurries with a slight chance of snow showers before 10am, then scattered flurries between 10am and noon. Mostly cloudy.

Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

and

 35 degrees , 4:33
sunset.
Friday Night.
Feels like …
November 26th.

Chance of Snow then Wintry Mix

 A chance of snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

and

 28 degrees , 7:32
sunrise.
Christmas Day.
Feels like …
December 18th.

Chance of Wintry Mix then Chance of Rain

 A chance of snow and freezing rain before 9am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 50%.

and

 37 degrees , 4:34
sunset.
Saturday Night.
Feels like …
November 30th.

Chance of Snow

 A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 50%.

and

 27 degrees , 7:32
sunrise.
Sunday.
Feels like …
December 26th.

Chance of Rain/Snow

 A chance of snow, mixing with rain after 9am, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

and

 35 degrees , 4:34
sunset.
Sunday Night.
Feels like …
December 25th.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance of Snow

 A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

and

 20 degrees , 11 max wind chill, 7:32
sunrise.
Monday.
Feels like …
January 15th.

Chance of Snow

 A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 40%.

and

 32 degrees , 13 max wind chill, 4:35
sunset.
Monday Night.
Feels like …
December 14th.

Chance of Snow

 A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

and

 23 degrees , 7:33
sunrise.
Tuesday.
Feels like …
January 15th.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance of Snow

 A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

and

 32 degrees , 4:36
sunset.

Good Morning – December 22, 2021

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Good morning! Happy Days are Getting Longer ☀️ !

I mean we add about 8 seconds of daylight today although maybe it will be fairly cloudy do it will not be super noticeable.

Cloudy and 29 degrees at the Stoney Pond State Forest. ☁ There is a southwest breeze at 9 mph. 🍃. Things will start to thaw out at Friday around 11 am. 🌡️

So far the wind hasn’t picked up yet, 🌅 but as the sun rises it seems like the breeze is picking up. I could stay at this campsite another night although it sounds like it might be quite windy 🌬️ and maybe snowy ☃ later on so I’m thinking of heading back east where I could camp a little more protected from the breeze. Red skies this morning.

After cleaning the pilot light, camp stove and just running things hard 🔥 all my propane appliances are working perfectly again. The stove and heater are full output, the pilot light is burning cleanly and strong. The key 🗝 was to just run things a lot and using a Q tip with rubbing alcohol in the pilot light. I’ll have to remember to keep some q tips and rubbing alcohol in my truck. Good for cleaning cuts too.