Taylorville Reservoir, Five Ponds Wilderness Area

#24 among attractions in Five Ponds Wilderness Area

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Taylorville Reservoir is located east of Belfort, New York. Fish species present in the lake are pickerel, white sucker, yellow perch and black bullhead. There is carry down access near the dam on the west shore off Taylorville Road. There is also carry down access at Double Eddy on the north shore. ()

Maximum depth: 26 ftElevation: 1542 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°3'53"N, 75°6'12"W

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Five Ponds Wilderness Area United States

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Day trips

Taylorville Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buck Pond, Alder Bed Mountain, Sitz Mountain, Maple Hill.

5.1 miS
Lake
Buck Pond
131 min walk • Buck Pond is a small lake north-northeast of the hamlet of Moshier Falls in Herkimer County, New York. It drains west via an unnamed creek that flows into the West Branch Oswegatchie River.
3.8 miSE
Mountain
Alder Bed Mountain, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
97 min walk • Alder Bed Mountain is a summit located in Central New York Region of New York located in the Town of Webb in Herkimer County, north-northwest of Stillwater Reservoir.
6.9 miSE
Mountain
Sitz Mountain, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
176 min walk • Sitz Mountain is a summit located in Central New York Region of New York located in the Town of Webb in Herkimer County, north-northeast of Stillwater.
1.2 miSE
Mountain
Maple Hill, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
32 min walk • Maple Hill is a summit located in Central New York Region of New York located in the Town of Webb in Herkimer County, north-northwest of Stillwater Reservoir. Alder Bed Mountain is located southeast of Maple Hill.
5.3 miSE
Lake
Grassy Pond, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
135 min walk • Grassy Pond is a small lake north of Stillwater in Herkimer County, New York. It drains south via an unnamed creek which flows into the Middle Branch Oswegatchie River.
5.2 miSW
Mountain
The Hogs Back
132 min walk • The Hogs Back is a ridge in Herkimer County, New York in the Adirondack Mountains. It is located northwest of Stillwater in the Town of Webb. Alder Bed Mountain is located east-northeast of The Hogs Back.
4.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Star Lake, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
111 min walk • Star Lake is located by Star Lake, New York. Fish species present in the lake are largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, brown trout, white sucker, sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, and black bullhead. There is carry-down launch access with permission from the Town of Fine, on route 3.
3.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Sucker Lake, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
86 min walk • Sucker Lake is located by Coffins Mills, New York. The outlet creek flows into the Little River. Fish species present in the lake are white sucker, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rock bass, and black bullhead.
~0 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Round Lake, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
1 min walk • Round Lake is located southeast of Kalurah, New York. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, and black bullhead. Access via old railroad bed from the west and a trail from Aldric from the east.
3.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Streeter Lake, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
78 min walk • Streeter Lake is located south of Star Lake, New York. Fish species present in the lake are white sucker, brown trout, brook trout, and black bullhead. There is a carry down launch off Coffin Mills Road on the east and west shore.
6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Brown's Falls Reservoir, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
153 min walk • Brown's Falls Reservoir is a man-made lake located by Newton Falls, New York. Fish species present in the reservoir are smallmouth bass, northern pike, brown bullhead, white sucker, rock bass, yellow perch, and walleye.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Taylorville Reservoir?

Nearby attractions include Round Lake, Five Ponds Wilderness Area (1 min walk), Long Lake, Five Ponds Wilderness Area (16 min walk).