Bullhead Pond.
Bullhead Pond is a five-acre pocket water in the Lake George Wild Forest — small enough that it doesn't register on most paddlers' radar, but that's precisely the appeal. No boat launch, no established DEC trail markers, no fish stocking records to chase: this is the kind of place you find by studying the topo and bushwhacking in with a light canoe or packraft. The water sits in second-growth forest a few miles from the more trafficked Bolton Landing corridor, quiet enough that you'll hear every woodpecker and beaver tail-slap. Bring your own access plan and expect to have the shoreline to yourself.
Bullhead Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Constitution Mountain and Bullhead Pond Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
12 parking areas· 2 accessible
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.
- 01Scofield Flats ParkingTrailhead2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Schofield Flats Accessible Parking2.4 mi
- 03Pikes Beach Parking2.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Pike'S Beach Accessible Parking2.9 mi
- 05Bear Slide Accessible Tent Site 2 Parking5.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 06River Road Campsite 5 Parking5.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Bear Slide Accessible Camp Site 1 Parking5.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Bear Slide Access Parking Area6.0 miunpavedDirections →
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3- Caffe Vero8.5 mi
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- Lake George Baking Company8.5 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 Parlor8.6 mi
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- Cate's Creamery17.9 mi
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4- The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub3.3 mi
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- Lake George Beach Club8.5 mi
Lively 2-story haunt on the water featuring classic American dishes, live music & TVs for sports.
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We pride ourselves on our seasonally inspired American classics and fresh ingredients in the meals we serve. Our food and drink options will have you coming back to troy something new each time!
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4- Rockwell Falls Inn and Wine Bar1.4 mi
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- Lake George Battlefield Park8.2 mi
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- Lake George Steamboat Company8.4 mi
Lake George cruises on the Mohican (over a century old) and the larger Lac du Saint Sacrement out of Steel Pier in Lake George Village. Sightseeing, lunch, dinner, and themed cruises, plus the 2026 Rails to Sails package combining train and boat.
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- Where is Bullhead Pond located?Bullhead Pond is a pond in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Bullhead Pond?Bullhead Pond has a surface area of approximately 5 acres, a small pond.
- Is Bullhead Pond open to the public?Yes, Bullhead 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 Bullhead Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Bullhead Pond: 20 designated campsites, 1 lean-to or shelter, 1 listed campground. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.