Blind Pond.
Blind Pond is a 19-acre water in the Tupper Lake township — small enough to slip past notice, remote enough that access details don't circulate widely, and unnamed on most recreational maps despite holding a place name in the DEC inventory. No fish survey data on record, which typically means either the pond doesn't hold fish naturally or it hasn't drawn enough angling pressure to warrant sampling. The name suggests either visual obscurity from surrounding terrain or historical logging-era usage — "blind" ponds often sat tucked behind ridgelines or timber operations. Worth noting only if you're cataloging every named water in the Park or hunting for genuine solitude within snowshoe range of Tupper Lake.
Blind Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Buck Hill and Riverdale Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
2 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.
- 01Lake Ozonia Parking AreaTrailhead5.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Azure Mtn. Parking Lot6.7 miunpavedDirections →
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
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4- PorkBusters BBQ20.6 mi
PorkBusters BBQ is a Tupper Lake restaurant serving barbecue dishes seven days a week from 11 AM to 9 PM. They offer a menu for dine-in or takeout, plus catering for parties and events.
- Hohmeyer's Adirondack Alps Restaurant21.9 mi
A family-owned restaurant in the Adirondacks offering seasonal, 100-mile-focused fusion cuisine, a 1920s Speakeasy, and a hidden Beer and Wine Cellar.
- Amado22.2 mi
A small restaurant on Cliff Avenue in Tupper Lake serving Brazilian dishes (moqueca, feijoada) alongside lamb pot pie, fish fry, and a clearly marked vegan section. Homemade desserts.
- Guido's Pizzeria22.3 mi
Guido's Pizzeria in Tupper Lake has been serving hand-thrown pizzas, subs, calzones, dinners, and wings since 1988. They offer free delivery within the Town of Tupper Lake on any size order and make fresh dough daily.
— 20.6 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
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1— 22.6 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
3- Raquette River Brewing22.0 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- The 1892 Bar & Grille22.1 mi
The 1892 Bar & Grille is a locally owned rustic bar and restaurant in Lake Clear, NY, offering homemade food. Recently under new ownership, it brings fresh energy and an updated menu to its patrons.
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar23.1 mi
Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar in Tupper Lake offers 8 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a sports bar, and outdoor seating with food and drinks for family fun.
— 22.0 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Seveys14.4 mi
The Lodge @ Seveys is a spacious and recently remodeled facility that serves as the perfect family getaway in the heart of the Adirondacks. With seven bedrooms accommodating up to fourteen people, the lodge features a fully equipped…
- Fish Creek Pond Campground20.0 mi
This expansive campground offers 355 sites with direct water access to Fish Creek and Square Ponds, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming from May to October.
- The Point21.0 mi
An all-inclusive Great Camp on Upper Saranac Lake, built by William Avery Rockefeller II a century ago. The first Relais & Chateaux property in North America and the only Forbes Five Star property in Upstate New York. Adults-only, communal dining.
- The St. Regis Suites21.5 mi
Five well-appointed suites of various sizes, between Saranac Lake and Paul Smith's College in Gabriels, NY. Renovated by Cedar Circle LLC with green building techniques. Stays from three days to three months.
See.
4- Topridge17.6 mi
The sprawling Gilded Age estate Marjorie Merriweather Post built on Upper St. Regis Lake — later New York State's, now privately held. Best seen from the St. Regis lakes.
- White Pine Camp19.9 mi
The 1907 Great Camp on Osgood Pond that served as Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House in the summer of 1926. Seasonal guided tours, and several cottages rent by the week.
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory20.1 mi
Free 2-Day Space Camp at the Adirondack Sky Center Calling all future space explorers— get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! Join us to explore some of the most fascinating topics in outer space! We’ll cover black holes, space tra…
- Adirondack Railroad20.9 mi
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train experiences through the beautiful outdoor scenery of New York, departing from stations in Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake. They provide various themed rides, including special events and multi-hour…
— 17.6 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Blind Pond located?Blind Pond is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Blind Pond?Blind Pond has a surface area of approximately 19 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Blind Pond open to the public?Yes, Blind 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 Blind Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Blind Pond: 1 designated campsite. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.