Bacon Pond.
Bacon Pond is a 7-acre pocket water in the Lake George region — small enough to stay off most touring itineraries, which makes it a reliable refuge when the big named lakes get crowded. No fish stocking data on record, and the size suggests marginal trout habitat at best, but that's never been the draw here. This is a pond for people who want to sit on a shoreline alone with a dog and a book, or paddle a kayak in dead-still water without crossing wakes. Access details vary by season — check with the local DEC office or regional paddling groups for current put-in status and ownership boundaries.
Bacon Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Sugar Loaf.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
3 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.
- 01Inman Pond Trailhead ParkingTrailhead6.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Rattlesnake Cobble Parking6.9 mipavedDirections →
- 03BIG HOLLOW ROAD PARKING LOT7.0 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Bacon Pond located?Bacon Pond is a pond in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Bacon Pond?Bacon Pond has a surface area of approximately 7 acres, a small pond.
- Is Bacon Pond open to the public?Yes, Bacon 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 Bacon Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Bacon Pond: 26 designated campsites, 4 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.