Buttermilk Pond.
Buttermilk Pond is a 21-acre water tucked into the Brant Lake region — small enough to feel like a local spot, large enough to hold interest if you're fishing blind or paddling for solitude. No official fish species data on record, which usually means it's either been overlooked by DEC surveys or holds wild brookies that don't get reported. The pond sits away from the main tourist corridors — no named peaks looming overhead, no trailhead signs on the highway — so access is likely via town or private roads, and worth confirming locally before you load the canoe. If you're staying near Brant Lake and want water that isn't Brant Lake, this is the kind of place that rewards the ask-around.
Buttermilk Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Swede Mountain and Brace Hill.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
12 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.
- 01Lily Pond Parking AreaTrailhead2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Padanarum Road Paking Lot 24.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Padanarum Road Paking Lot 14.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Jabe Pond Parking Area4.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 05PHARAOH LAKE PARKING4.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 06aJabe Pond All Season Parking4.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Deer Leap Trailhead Roadside Parking5.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 08BERRYMILL POND TRAIL SOUTH PARKING LOT5.8 miunpavedDirections →
+4 more on the map above
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 13 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
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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- Jimbo's Club at the Point4.8 mi
A fine-dining room and private event venue on a 25-acre peninsula on Brant Lake, off Route 8. Weekly-changing menu, an award-winning wine list, and wedding bookings for the full property.
- Cafe Adirondack Restaurant & Wine Room10.2 mi
Please call 518-494-5800 for reservations, or to check for takeout and walk in availability.
- Sticks & Stones Wood Fired Bistro & Bar10.3 mi
Sticks and Stones Wood fired Bistro and Bar, Menu, Events, Catering, Location, Adirondack style private parties.
- DeCesare's Pizzeria10.9 mi
DeCesare's Pizzeria in Schroon Lake offers a menu of pizza, Italian dishes, and salads. They provide online ordering for both carryout and delivery.
Sip.
3- 9 Mile Coffee Co10.9 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 Crepes11.0 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.
- Caffe Vero20.5 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
Sweet.
4- Crossroads Ice Cream9.6 mi
The ice cream counter at The Crossroads, a country and outdoors store off I-87 Exit 25 in Chestertown between Schroon and Brant Lake — hard and soft ice cream on the road north.
- Stone Bridge Ice Cream9.8 mi
Stone Bridge Ice Cream is a seasonal stand located 2.5 miles from the Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, offering over 40 flavors of soft serve, custom ice cream cakes, and signature sundaes. It features outdoor seating and a kids' swing set.
- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor9.9 mi
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- Cate's Creamery11.0 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.
Drink.
4- The Hub6.9 mi
The Hub is a cafe, restaurant, lounge, bar, and bike repair shop located in Brant Lake, also serving the Lake George, Loon Lake, Friends Lake, and Schroon Lake areas.
- Crazy Loon Distillery8.4 mi
At the Crazy Loon Distillery, we produce high quality Adirondack inspired craft spirits that reflect the innovative nature and peaceful mindset of the North Country of New York. We offer a lineup of flavorful craft spirits inspired by the…
- Black Bear Restaurant & Bar10.2 mi
Black Bear Restaurant & Bar is an American eatery in Pottersville, NY, offering comfort food, sandwiches, and breakfast. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, quick service, and popular dishes like meatloaf and gravy fries.
- Flanagan's Pub & Grill10.9 mi
Long-standing, log cabin–style haunt offering traditional pub grub, draft beer & cocktails.
Stay.
4- Hidden Pond Campsite3.8 mi
Family-run seasonal campground in Brant Lake on 75 acres of woodland, built around a 6-acre spring-fed pond with a sandy swimming beach. Founded 1967. Fishing yes; boats no.
- Silver Bay YMCA - Conference and Family Retreat Center6.0 mi
A 700-acre lakeshore conference and family-retreat center in operation since 1904. National Register of Historic Places. 253 rooms across hotel, cottages, dorms, and guest houses; meeting spaces up to 700; 15 miles of hiking trails.
- Pharoah Lake Lean To6.1 mi
The Pharoah Lake Lean To is located within the 46,283-acre Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve, which features many lakes and ponds.
- Northbrook Motel6.3 mi
Pet-friendly cottages on Lake Shore Drive in Silver Bay, on the quieter northern end of Lake George. Private dock access, private beach, and a shared bonfire pit. Twelve miles north of Lake George Village.
See.
4- Godwin Preserve5.7 mi
Godwin Preserve in the Town of Bolton offers two hiking trails totaling 112 acres, with moderate difficulty. The Yellow Trail provides views of Amy's Park wetlands and High Nopit, while the Red Trail connects to Pole Hill Pond Preserve.
- Town of Horicon Museum6.5 mi
The Brant Lake Museum is housed in an 1890s farmhouse, featuring period furniture, clothing, tools, and photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries. It also includes a Carriage House with military and local hotel exhibits.
- Bolton Historical Museum11.1 mi
The Bolton Historical Museum, located on the shores of Lake George in Bolton Landing, educates visitors about the history of Bolton, Lake George, and the surrounding region.
- Natural Stone Bridge & Caves11.7 mi
Explore the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern U.S., carved by Trout Brook. Offers self-guided trails, adventure tours, and winter snowshoeing with ice formations.
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- Where is Buttermilk Pond located?Buttermilk Pond is a pond in the Brant Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Buttermilk Pond?Buttermilk Pond has a surface area of approximately 21 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Buttermilk Pond open to the public?Yes, Buttermilk 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 Buttermilk Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Buttermilk Pond: 93 designated campsites, 16 lean-tos or shelters, 2 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.