Cod Pond.
Cod Pond holds 48 acres in the Speculator region — a mid-sized water with no stocking records and no established reputation for trout or bass, which usually means local knowledge and a paddle-in or bushwhack situation. The name suggests old logging-camp geography: provisions cached, a survey marker, a trapper's route that predates the state land acquisitions. Without public access intel in the DEC files, this is either gated private, landlocked by posted parcels, or tucked behind enough forest that it stays off the casual angler's list. Worth a call to the Region 5 DEC office in Ray Brook if you're hunting quiet water and don't mind the detective work.
Cod Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Moose Mountain and Corner Mountain.
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.
- 01Cod Pond Parking LotTrailhead1.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 02E. Sacandaga Parking Lot1.4 mipavedDirections →
- 03Shanty Falls Parking Lot1.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Georgia Creek Parking Lot2.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 05W. Stony Creek Rd Baldwin Springs Parking3.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Sacandaga River Parking Picnic Area3.9 mipavedDirections →
- 07E. Branch Gorge Trail Parking Area4.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Kibby Pond Trail Parking Lot4.8 miunpavedDirections →
+4 more on the map above
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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- Charlie Johns Store11.2 mi
Opened in 1939, Charlie Johns Store is Speculator's anchor general store — 12,000 square feet of full grocery selection, produce, fresh meats, a full deli, bakery, and hardware. Purchased from Charlie Johns in 1971 by Dean Lane, the Lane family has owned and operated it since.
- Firetower Pizza11.3 mi
Hand-tossed pizzeria in Speculator with specialty pies named after Adirondack peaks (Mt Marcy, Snowy Mountain, Whiteface). Wings, baked ziti, white clam pie. Cozy waiting area with retro jukebox and arcade.
- Alpine Grille12.9 mi
A long-running roadside steak-and-seafood house on the Sacandaga, between Northville and Wells. Generous portions, a lively bar, and the kind of dining room where the staff knows the regulars by name. Reservations recommended on weekends.
- becks TAVERN14.0 mi
A tavern on Peaceful Valley Road in North Creek serving German-inspired dishes alongside burgers, wings, and bar standards. The Yurts out back are the conversation piece.
Sip.
4- Uncle Carl's Coffee10.1 mi
Uncle Carl's Coffee serves expertly crafted coffees, artisan teas, pastries, and light savory bites. They also offer daily quiche and bagels, along with homemade soups, frozen meals, local meats, and cheeses.
- The PERKS of Speculator11.1 mi
Speculator coffee shop and bakery at 2855 NY-30. Specialty coffee, espresso, fresh-baked bagels and pastries, plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Gluten-free options across the bakery case.
- ADK Blend20.2 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- Caffe Vero22.3 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
Sweet.
4- Speculator Creamery11.4 mi
A family-run village creamery anchoring Speculator's tiny downtown near Lake Pleasant — a genuine community summer hub. Wide-ranging soft-serve flavors, the 16oz Nor'Easter blend, and hand-dipped hard ice cream. Roughly May through September.
- The Hungry Crow Market & Café14.7 mi
A downtown North Creek market and cafe serving soft serve alongside scratch-made desserts, next to Hudson River Trading Co. — the cone stop in the Gore and Upper Hudson area.
- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor19.5 mi
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- Crossroads Ice Cream19.8 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.
Drink.
4- Acorn Pub & Eatery at Oak Mountain11.0 mi
Acorn Pub & Eatery is a dining option at Oak Mountain, offering a place to eat and drink.
- Lemon Tree Brewery11.1 mi
Lemon Tree Brewery is a brewery and taproom located in Speculator, NY, steps from Lake Pleasant. It offers house brews like SASQUATCH HAZY IPA and Blueberry Wheat, along with other local NY State micro-brewed beers and wines in a relaxed s…
- Bandstand Brew Works18.2 mi
Bandstand Brew Works is a family-friendly brewpub in Warrensburg, NY, offering handcrafted beers, cocktails, and a diverse menu made with local ingredients. It's a community gathering spot known for live music, weekly events, and a vibrant…
- George Henry's18.8 mi
A family-owned bar and grill on Main Street in Warrensburg doing made-to-order American grill plates, hearty steak and chicken specialties, local craft beer, and fresh-baked breads from area bakeries. No fast food.
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Harrisburg Lake8.2 mi
A 12-bedroom group lodge in Stony Creek sleeping up to 42 across 20 beds and 11 full baths, with Alpine-style architecture, lakefront, pool, multiple sport courts, and a historic tavern.
- Black Mountain Lodge11.0 mi
A cabin resort on State Highway 8 in Johnsburg, between Brant Lake and Garnet Lake in the southern Adirondacks. Year-round.
- Bearhurst Lakeside Cottages11.1 mi
Five renovated outbuildings from a turn-of-the-century Adirondack Great Camp on Lake Pleasant in Speculator, run as lakefront rental cottages by the Armstrong family. Boathouse, Icehouse, Cubhurst, and two Cherry duplex halves.
- Cedarhurst Motor Lodge11.1 mi
A family-owned year-round motor lodge in Speculator, on the route between Lake Pleasant and Indian Lake, with free Wi-Fi and weekly rates. Standard rooms, no frills.
See.
4- Ampersand Christine Falls8.4 mi
Ampersand Energy LLC.
- Speculator Historical Museum11.3 mi
A small local-history museum on Route 8 in Speculator inside the original Lake Pleasant Town Hall and Library. Open weekends Memorial Day through August, plus weekday hours in summer.
- North Creek Depot Museum15.1 mi
Saved from demolition, this 1872 landmark station is now a museum, heritage center, and cultural hub in historic North Creek, featuring a fabulous diorama and exhibits on the Adirondack Railroad, Theodore Roosevelt, and local history.
- Revolution Rail Co. - Thurman Station15.1 mi
A pedal-powered rail biking operation at Thurman Station on the Adirondack Railroad bed near North Creek, with family-friendly seasonal tours rolling alongside the Hudson River corridor through forest and open river-bank country.
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- Where is Cod Pond located?Cod Pond is a pond in the Speculator region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Cod Pond?Cod Pond has a surface area of approximately 48 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Cod Pond open to the public?Yes, Cod 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 Cod Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Cod Pond: 50 designated campsites, 3 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.