Calamity Pond.
Calamity Pond is a 10-acre pond on the Calamity Brook Trail north of Upper Works, marked by the David Henderson memorial — the oldest monument in the High Peaks. Hike-in access only; most visitors pass through en route to Flowed Lands and Lake Colden.
Calamity Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Calamity Mountain and Shepherd's Tooth.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
3 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.
- 01Upper Works Trail ParkingTrailhead3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 02East River Trail Parking3.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Marcy Dam Parking Lot6.1 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Calamity Pond located?Calamity Pond is a pond in the Lake Placid region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Calamity Pond?Calamity Pond has a surface area of approximately 10 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Calamity Pond open to the public?Yes, Calamity 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 Calamity Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Calamity Pond: 105 designated campsites, 69 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.