I keep coming back to Pharaoh Lake. It’s full of campsites and lean-tos, great swimming too. I finally had the chance to stay at Watch Rock. With a large lean-to and Pharaoh mountain close-by, this spot is very popular. There are several spots to sit along the site. This picture was taken during a break in a summer storm.
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Incredible!
Would someone please tell me how it is that the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation can stash a boat in a Wilderness Area?
Ya, Probably grounds for a lawsuit!