Clifton Iron Mine.
Clifton Iron Mine pond is a 3-acre water tucked into the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it won't appear on most road maps, and named for the 19th-century iron operations that left their mark across this corner of the Park. No fish stocking records and no formal access infrastructure mean this is a bushwhack or local-knowledge proposition, not a day-hike destination. If you're working the northern Tupper backcountry and come across it, it's worth a look for the industrial archaeology context — iron mining shaped the settlement patterns and timber economy here long before the state bought the land back. Expect a quiet, off-trail water with more historical interest than recreational infrastructure.
Clifton Iron Mine has public access. Summits nearby include Huftle Hill and Bend Hill.
The water, surveyed.
- Peak foliage from the water — the best seats in the Park are in a canoe this month.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
11 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.
- 01First Brook Parking AreaTrailhead2.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Sinclair Falls Parking Area/Lake George Rd2.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Sinclair Falls Parking Area/Tooley Pond Rd2.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Newbridge Parking Area3.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Copper Rock Falls Parking Area4.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Middle Branch Parking Lot5.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Tooley Pond Mtn. Parking Area5.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Tooley Pond Mtn Parking Area North5.7 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Clifton Iron Mine located?Clifton Iron Mine is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Clifton Iron Mine?Clifton Iron Mine has a surface area of approximately 3 acres, a small pond.
- Is Clifton Iron Mine open to the public?Yes, Clifton Iron Mine 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 Clifton Iron Mine?Within roughly seven miles of Clifton Iron Mine: 6 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.