Beaver Pond.
Beaver Pond is a five-acre water in the Lake George region — small enough to slip past most paddlers and anglers, but the kind of quiet pocket that rewards anyone willing to look beyond the big water and the busy corridors. No fish species data on file, which either means undersampled or marginal habitat; beaver activity (historic or active) tends to draw the name and shape the shoreline. The Lake George Wild Forest holds dozens of these smaller ponds, most of them accessed by bushwhack or unmarked paths rather than maintained trails. If you're hunting this one down, bring a compass and a topo — and don't expect a lean-to.
Beaver Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Dixon Hill and Hackensack Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
6 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.
- 01BIG HOLLOW ROAD PARKING LOTTrailhead4.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Hudson River Nature Trails4.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Buck Mt./Pilot Knob Parking Area4.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Prospect Mt Parking5.4 mipavedDirections →
- 05Rattlesnake Cobble Parking5.4 mipavedDirections →
- 06Edgecomb Pond Trailhead Parking5.7 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Tommy Guns Pizzeria2.2 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…
- Deli & Meat Store of the North2.6 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.
- Canepa’s Pizza Shop2.7 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.
- Oscar's Smokehouse2.8 mi
Oscar's Smokehouse has been making fine smoked meats and cheeses for over 70 years in Warrensburg, NY.
Sip.
3- Caffe Vero5.2 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
- 9 Mile Coffee Co23.4 mi
9 Mile Coffee Co. is a coffee shop in downtown Schroon Lake, NY, serving a variety of coffees, teas, smoothies, sandwiches, and soups. They also sell their custom coffee blends and gift cards online.
- Cupola Crepes23.4 mi
Family-run creperie at 1095 Main Street in Schroon Lake. Sweet and savory crepes (gluten-free batter available), scones, coffee, and soft serve. Wednesday through Sunday.
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4- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor5.0 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.
- Lake George Baking Company5.1 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.
- Cate's Creamery5.4 mi
The main ice cream spot in the heart of Bolton Landing village on Lake George's quieter west shore — soft serve, hand-dipped hard ice cream, and slushies, a short stroll from the lakefront.
- Martha's Dandee Creme10.6 mi
The definitive gateway ice cream stand into the Adirondacks, marked by its towering rooster sign on Route 9 in Queensbury. Towering swirls of soft serve in dozens of handmade flavors plus a grill menu, spring through early fall.
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4- George Henry's2.2 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.
- Diamond Point Grille2.3 mi
Diamond Point Grille is a casual family restaurant located in Diamond Point, NY, on Lake George. It specializes as a fish and burger joint, serving simple comfort food made with local, affordable ingredients in a relaxed setting.
- Bandstand Brew Works2.7 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…
- Lake George Beach Club5.2 mi
Lively 2-story haunt on the water featuring classic American dishes, live music & TVs for sports.
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4- Lake George Escape Campground1.2 mi
Basic log cabins & trailers in a 178-acre riverfront resort with 2 outdoor pools, dining & a beach.
- Lake George Riverview Campground1.9 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.
- Olympian Village Motel2.3 mi
Informal lakeside motel with cozy rooms & suites, plus an outdoor pool & a boat dock.
- The Juliana Resort2.3 mi
A family resort on Lake Shore Drive in Diamond Point, between Lake George Village and Bolton Landing, with a private beach, a boat dock, a heated outdoor pool (Memorial Day to Labor Day), and a four-bedroom private home rental as the group option.
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4- Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort2.4 mi
Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort offers private guided boat tours of Lake George on a 24-foot bowrider motorboat. Guests enjoy sightseeing, swimming, tubing, and cliff jumping with an experienced captain.
- Revolution Rail Co. Thurman5.0 mi
A pedal-powered rail biking operation in Warrensburg on Route 418, with family-friendly tours rolling on disused railroad tracks through Adirondack forest and river corridors. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.
- Lake George Historical Association5.1 mi
The Lake George Historical Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to preserving the history of the Lake George region. Located in an 1845 courthouse at 290 Canada Street, it offers free admission to explore centuries of local histor…
- Shepard Park5.1 mi
Small, centrally located park features a beach, playground & amphitheater for summer concerts.
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- Where is Beaver Pond located?Beaver Pond is a pond in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Beaver Pond?Beaver Pond has a surface area of approximately 5 acres, a small pond.
- Is Beaver Pond open to the public?Yes, Beaver 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 Beaver Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Beaver Pond: 28 designated campsites, 1 lean-to or shelter, 2 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.