Church Pond.
Church Pond sits off the grid in the working forest west of Tupper Lake — 21 acres tucked into the timberlands where camp roads and logging tracks outnumber trail signs. No fish stocking records, no lean-tos, no named trailheads in the state database: this is the category of Adirondack water that shows up on the DEC lists but not in the hiking guides, the kind of place you find by talking to someone at a bait shop or by studying the corners of a topo map. If you're looking for solitude and you know how to navigate unmarked access, ponds like Church are why you carry a compass and tell someone where you're going.
Church Pond reaches a maximum depth of 9 feet, with a mean depth of 3 feet. Church Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Hollywood Mountain and Baldface Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
2 parking areas· 1 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.
- 01Jamestown Falls CampsiteTrailhead4.3 mi
- 02Jamestown Falls Parking Area4.3 miunpavedDirections →
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 14 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
Launch & supply.
Getting in, staying over.
Camping.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
The waters.
Read before you launch.
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- PorkBusters BBQ16.8 mi
PorkBusters BBQ is a Tupper Lake restaurant serving barbecue dishes seven days a week from 11 AM to 9 PM. They offer a menu for dine-in or takeout, plus catering for parties and events.
- Amado18.4 mi
A small restaurant on Cliff Avenue in Tupper Lake serving Brazilian dishes (moqueca, feijoada) alongside lamb pot pie, fish fry, and a clearly marked vegan section. Homemade desserts.
- Guido's Pizzeria18.5 mi
Guido's Pizzeria in Tupper Lake has been serving hand-thrown pizzas, subs, calzones, dinners, and wings since 1988. They offer free delivery within the Town of Tupper Lake on any size order and make fresh dough daily.
- ADK Food Hub19.1 mi
A year-round market and casual eatery on Park Street in Tupper Lake, with a deli case, pantry staples, and a summer buffet built around the on-site Whitten Family Farm. Sunday farmhouse breakfast in July and August.
— 16.8 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sweet.
1— 18.8 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
2- Raquette River Brewing18.0 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar19.0 mi
Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar in Tupper Lake offers 8 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a sports bar, and outdoor seating with food and drinks for family fun.
— 18.0 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Seveys3.9 mi
The Lodge @ Seveys is a spacious and recently remodeled facility that serves as the perfect family getaway in the heart of the Adirondacks. With seven bedrooms accommodating up to fourteen people, the lodge features a fully equipped…
- Red Top Inn LLC19.0 mi
No-frills lodgings by Tupper Lake with boat rentals and nightly bonfires by the lake.
- Pine Terrace Motel & Resort19.0 mi
Waterfront motel offers basic cabins with kitchens & WiFi plus pool & tennis courts.
- Trailhead Hotel in Tupper Lake, NY19.1 mi
A motel on Park Street in Tupper Lake with an outdoor pool, basketball court, putting green, mini-golf, free breakfast, and voice-controlled smart-room features. ADA-accessible rooms available.
See.
4- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory17.1 mi
Free 2-Day Space Camp at the Adirondack Sky Center Calling all future space explorers— get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! Join us to explore some of the most fascinating topics in outer space! We’ll cover black holes, space tra…
- Adirondack Railroad17.2 mi
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train experiences through the beautiful outdoor scenery of New York, departing from stations in Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake. They provide various themed rides, including special events and multi-hour…
- The Wild Center19.7 mi
Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
- Topridge23.4 mi
The sprawling Gilded Age estate Marjorie Merriweather Post built on Upper St. Regis Lake — later New York State's, now privately held. Best seen from the St. Regis lakes.
— 17.1 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Church Pond located?Church Pond is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Church Pond?Church Pond has a surface area of approximately 21 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Church Pond?Church Pond has a maximum depth of 9 feet, with a mean depth of 2.6 feet.
- Is Church Pond open to the public?Yes, Church 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 Church Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Church Pond: 4 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.