Donnell Pond — Donnel Pond
Reviewed Jun. 25, 2022

Great weekend hidden gem

The hiking is moderate with multiple trails and great views. The campsites are a little cramped unless you have a boat or are a ultralight back packer and want to either cross the lake by boat or hike a few miles to a camp site with a little more privacy otherwise all sites are free and can openly burn at with the exception of a few. The one site that is easily accessible is a half mile hike with 9 campsites and if your lucky you won't have the experience I did with a group of ten partying all night next to me and using chainsaws in a location that was not permitted. And the trails aren't well labeled with very little information at the site. Pros: free camping, not swamped by tourists, fire permitted, great hiking and views, and a beautiful pond that's more like a lake. Cons: people not respecting the rules of the reserve or the campers around them, andmore secluded campsites being pretty far for campers who can't afford thousands of dollars on ultralight gear to hike or an expensive boat to get there

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  • Review photo of Donnell Pond — Donnel Pond by Casey , June 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Donnell Pond — Donnel Pond by Casey , June 25, 2022