Brother Ponds.
Brother Ponds is a 10-acre water in the Paradox Lake wild forest — a name that suggests a pair, though mapping shows a single pond body with an indented shoreline that reads like two lobes pressed together. The Paradox Lake region runs quiet compared to the High Peaks corridor to the west, and most ponds here see more moose than hikers. No fish data on record, which typically means limited access, minimal stocking history, or both. Worth checking DEC's wild forest unit map for the area if you're hunting lesser-known water in the eastern Adirondacks.
Brother Ponds has public access. Summits nearby include Trout Pond Hill and Mile Square Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
8 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.
- 01East Mill Flow - Round Pond Trail ParkingTrailhead0.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Hammond Pond/Berrymill Flow Trail Parking2.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Courtney Pond Trail Parking Area2.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 04West Mill Brook Parking Lot3.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Crowfoot Pond Trail Parking3.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Walker Brook Parking Lot4.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 07King Phillips Spring Parking Lot4.1 mipavedDirections →
- 08South Branch Bouquet River Parking Lot6.4 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Trail Break at Schroon Lake13.3 mi
Trail Break at Schroon Lake offers a restaurant, bar, and lodging in Schroon Lake. Guests can enjoy a menu of food, wine, and beer, live music on select evenings, and overnight stays in their rooms from May through October.
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- F.I.G's Riverside Pizza Cafe13.7 mi
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- Noon Mark Diner13.8 mi
A traditional diner experience, offering hearty meals for travelers and locals in the Adirondack Park.
Sip.
4- Counter Space13.5 mi
A casual cafe in Elizabethtown serving coffee, espresso, and light bites — a local gathering spot in the Essex County seat.
- Pleasant Valley Cafe13.5 mi
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- Life Church Cafe13.7 mi
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- Old Mountain Coffee Company13.8 mi
Great Coffee, Great Food, Great Baked Goods & Great People. Stop in to enjoy our house roasted coffee, browse our menu for a bite to eat or grab a delicious treat from our bakery. Order Online for pickup or stop in.
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4- Black Rooster Maple17.5 mi
Pure Adirondack Maple Syrup, Maple Cream, Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup
- Cedar Run Bakery & Market18.1 mi
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- Stone Bridge Ice Cream21.9 mi
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- Sugar House Creamery23.1 mi
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— 17.5 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
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4- The Old Mine6.8 mi
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- Paradox Brewery7.2 mi
Paradox Brewery offers a diverse tap selection, a full menu with pizza, burgers, and BBQ, and an expansive mountain landscape.
- Tavern on Main8.6 mi
Tavern on Main brings a Chicago-style modern upscale gastropub to the historic Crown Point square — the closest sit-down dining to the Crown Point State Historic Site and the Lake Champlain Bridge crossing.
- Flanagan's Pub & Grill14.4 mi
Long-standing, log cabin–style haunt offering traditional pub grub, draft beer & cocktails.
Stay.
4- Blue Ridge Falls Campsites8.6 mi
Blue Ridge Falls Campsites is a campground in North Hudson, NY, offering RV, pop-up, and tent camping near Schroon Lake and I-87. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a camp store, with easy access to area attraction…
- Blue Ridge Motel8.6 mi
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- Medcalf Acres Riverfront Campground - Camping in the Adirondacks11.2 mi
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- The Halfway House Motel11.8 mi
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4- Penfield Homestead Museum8.4 mi
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- Adirondack History Museum13.5 mi
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- Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower15.2 mi
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- Ticonderoga Heritage Museum16.0 mi
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- Where is Brother Ponds located?Brother Ponds is a pond in the Paradox Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Brother Ponds?Brother Ponds has a surface area of approximately 10 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Brother Ponds open to the public?Yes, Brother Ponds 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 Brother Ponds?Within roughly seven miles of Brother Ponds: 15 designated campsites, 1 lean-to or shelter. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.