Buck Mountain Pond.
Buck Mountain Pond is a 10-acre water tucked into the Paradox Lake region — a quieter corner of the eastern Adirondacks where the named ponds outnumber the trailhead parking lots. No fish species on record, which likely means limited stocking history and minimal angling pressure; it's the kind of water that stays off most fishing maps and stays that way. The Paradox Lake area itself sits in the transition zone between the High Peaks to the west and the Champlain lowlands to the east — more hardwood forest, fewer granite summits, and a network of old logging roads that may or may not still be passable. Worth confirming access and conditions with the local DEC office before planning a trip.
Buck Mountain Pond reaches a maximum depth of 20 feet, with a mean depth of 14 feet. Buck Mountain Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Mine Hill and Buck 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.
- 01LOST POND PARKING LOTTrailhead6.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 02BERRYMILL POND AND GRIZZLE OCEAN PARKING6.9 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Buck Mountain Pond located?Buck Mountain Pond is a pond in the Paradox Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Buck Mountain Pond?Buck Mountain Pond has a surface area of approximately 10 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Buck Mountain Pond?Buck Mountain Pond has a maximum depth of 20 feet, with a mean depth of 14.1 feet.
- Is Buck Mountain Pond open to the public?Yes, Buck Mountain 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 Buck Mountain Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Buck Mountain Pond: 75 designated campsites, 4 lean-tos or shelters, 1 listed campground. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.