Bear Pond.
Bear Pond is a 45-acre water in the Lake George region — a name that appears on maps without much of a digital footprint, which typically means either private land or limited public access worth confirming before you drive. The pond sits outside the High Peaks corridor and the heavily trafficked Lake George Wild Forest trail networks, so it's not a standard day-hike destination. No fish species on record, which could mean unstocked, untested, or simply under the survey radar. If you're chasing this one down, call the local DEC office in Warrensburg or check the most recent Adirondack Atlas for access status — some ponds in this region are approachable only by permission or old logging roads that aren't maintained.
Bear Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Little Mountain and Burnt Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
12 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.
- 01Mud Pond Road Parking LotTrailhead3.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Mud Pond Homestead Parking Lot4.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Crane Mountain Parking Lot4.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Hudson River Nature Trails5.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Gay Pond Road Site 10 Parking5.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Gay Pond Road Intersection Parking Lot5.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Parking For Gay Pond Road Site 115.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Gay Pond Road Parking For Site 125.8 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Oscar's Smokehouse6.8 mi
Oscar's Smokehouse has been making fine smoked meats and cheeses for over 70 years in Warrensburg, NY.
- Canepa’s Pizza Shop6.9 mi
Canepa's Pizza Shop, formerly The Pizza Shop of Warrensburg, has been serving award-winning pizza since 2014. Featured on Rachael Ray and PMQ Magazine, they offer authentic Italian hospitality with family recipes and fine ingredients.
- Deli & Meat Store of the North7.0 mi
Deli & Meat Store of the North is a long-standing deli, meat market, and grocery store in Warrensburg, NY, known for its fresh meats, famous 18-inch subs, daily hot items, all-day breakfast, pizza, and catering services.
- Tommy Guns Pizzeria7.4 mi
Tommy Guns Pizzeria & Bar in Warrensburg, NY, serves delicious pizza, wings, and a variety of other dishes crafted from top-notch ingredients. It offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for meals with family and friends or for hosti…
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4- Caffe Vero11.2 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
- Uncle Carl's Coffee19.3 mi
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- The PERKS of Speculator22.3 mi
Speculator coffee shop and bakery at 2855 NY-30. Specialty coffee, espresso, fresh-baked bagels and pastries, plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Gluten-free options across the bakery case.
- ADK Blend22.7 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
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4- Lake George Baking Company11.2 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor11.2 mi
Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor in Lake George offers ice cream and frozen yogurt at inexpensive prices. Located at 327 Canada St, it provides take-out service and accepts credit cards.
- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor12.3 mi
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- Crossroads Ice Cream12.8 mi
The ice cream counter at The Crossroads, a country and outdoors store off I-87 Exit 25 in Chestertown between Schroon and Brant Lake — hard and soft ice cream on the road north.
Drink.
4- Bandstand Brew Works6.9 mi
Bandstand Brew Works is a family-friendly brewpub in Warrensburg, NY, offering handcrafted beers, cocktails, and a diverse menu made with local ingredients. It's a community gathering spot known for live music, weekly events, and a vibrant…
- George Henry's7.5 mi
A family-owned bar and grill on Main Street in Warrensburg doing made-to-order American grill plates, hearty steak and chicken specialties, local craft beer, and fresh-baked breads from area bakeries. No fast food.
- The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub10.7 mi
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- Lake George Beach Club11.3 mi
Lively 2-story haunt on the water featuring classic American dishes, live music & TVs for sports.
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4- 1000 Acres Ranch Resort4.9 mi
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- Glen Lodge & Market6.7 mi
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- Cornerstone Victorian B & B6.8 mi
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- Lake George Riverview Campground7.8 mi
Lake George Riverview Campground offers 170 campsites along the Schroon River with amenities like a beach, pool, and water recreation, located 4 miles north of Lake George Village.
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- Revolution Rail Co. Thurman4.8 mi
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- Tubby Tubes River Co.10.5 mi
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- House of Frankenstein Wax Museum11.2 mi
The House of Frankenstein Wax Museum in Lake George New York
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- Where is Bear Pond located?Bear Pond is a pond in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Bear Pond?Bear Pond has a surface area of approximately 45 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Bear Pond open to the public?Yes, Bear 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 Bear Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Bear Pond: 39 designated campsites, 1 lean-to or shelter. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.