Alder Pond.
Alder Pond is a 32-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — low-profile, no documented fishery, and far enough off the main corridors that it doesn't show up in the usual rotation of family camping destinations or trailhead parking lots. The name suggests wetland margins and beaver activity, which typically means shallow water, emergent vegetation, and the kind of paddling that rewards patience more than distance. Without established trail access or lean-to infrastructure in the public record, this is a pond that belongs to locals with land access or paddlers willing to scout the shoreline for put-in options. Check DEC land records and topo maps before committing to a visit.
Alder Pond reaches a maximum depth of 6 feet, with a mean depth of 2 feet. Alder Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Burnt Hill and Meadow Hill.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
11 parking areas
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data and NYSDEC records; surface and capacity from NYSDEC and OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
- 01CRANE POND TRAILHEADTrailhead1.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 02LONG SWING TRAILHEAD PARKING2.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Tubmill Marsh/Short Swing Trail Parking3.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 04EAGLE LAKE/OTTER POND PARKING LOT3.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Dirgy Lot Parking5.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 06BERRYMILL POND AND GRIZZLE OCEAN PARKING5.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Schroon Falls Parking Area5.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 08LOST POND PARKING LOT5.6 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Alder Pond located?Alder Pond is a pond in the Paradox Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Alder Pond?Alder Pond has a surface area of approximately 32 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Alder Pond?Alder Pond has a maximum depth of 6 feet, with a mean depth of 2 feet.
- Is Alder Pond open to the public?Yes, Alder Pond has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.
- Can you camp at Alder Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Alder Pond: 190 designated campsites, 29 lean-tos or shelters, 2 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.