Green Turtle Pond, West Milford, NJ

Lake Profile:
Green Turtle Pond, West Milford
40 Acres
Electric motors only
Unpaved road leading to pond parking on side of the trail.

Sept 13th 2009
   This Little hideaway pond probably doesn't get much attention considering Greenwood Lake and Monksville Reservoir are a stone's throw away 
(no not literally). I really enjoyed this lake and 
have been here several times by myself with the 
kayak always running into the same paddlers.  
One of it's most unique features are the Mini -
Islands that meet you about 50 yards ahead from 
the launch.  It's a quick paddle where you wont be bothered and it's stocked with trout. Can you 
really ask for much more?
My Wife and Sister-in-law accompanied me on this second Canoe trip. Although I have caught bass here before I didn't catch any on this trip. This Lake has a remote feel, almost like your miles away from civilization. It's Quiet and pretty protected from winds. To get there you must take a dirt road with pot holes the size of volkswagens. GO slow because people sometimes hike here and you just might see some wildlife such as deers, turkeys or black bears. Yes it's bear country so be careful.
If your looking for a peaceful no thrills relaxing day paddle this is your escape. It might be a good idea to bring your binoculars there is just a ton of wildlife out here. Herons, hawks, turtles (plenty hence the name) just to name a few.

A lot of people bring their dogs to play in the shallow bank. I'm thinking of brining by dog here on the next trip, he's a bit wild and like to drink the water. The last time I had him on a canoe was in Florida so it's been awhile. 


Directions: Once in Ringwood State Park coming from Tuxedo, NY, take State Rd 511 AKA Greenwood lake Turnpike West. Turn Right on Awosting Rd at approximately half mile up to your right will be the entrance it's real easy to miss so go slow. Follow the unpaved road to the lake, there is no parking lot but you can pretty much park anywhere just stay out of other people's way to others can launch too.