Coon Pond.
Coon Pond is a six-acre pocket water in the Lake George region — small enough that it doesn't appear on most recreation maps and quiet enough that it stays that way. No fish stocking records on file, which typically means either native brook trout in low numbers or a pond that winters out every few decades. Without maintained trail access or nearby trailhead infrastructure, this is the kind of water that gets visited by local landowners, adjacent campers, or the occasional bushwhacker working through a topo map. Worth confirming access and ownership before planning a trip.
Coon Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Heath Mountain and Potter 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.
- 01Hudson River Nature TrailsTrailhead2.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Parking For Gay Pond Road Site 115.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Gay Pond Road Site 10 Parking5.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Gay Pond Road Intersection Parking Lot5.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Gay Pond Road Parking For Site 126.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Gay Pond Road Site 13 Parking6.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Gay Pond Road Site 14 Parking6.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Parking For Buttermilk Road Campsite 96.3 miunpavedDirections →
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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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- Deli & Meat Store of the North3.9 mi
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- Tommy Guns Pizzeria4.3 mi
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4- Caffe Vero8.8 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
- Uncle Carl's Coffee22.4 mi
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- 9 Mile Coffee Co23.6 mi
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- Cupola Crepes23.7 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.
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4- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor8.7 mi
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- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor10.7 mi
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- Cate's Creamery10.9 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.
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4- Bandstand Brew Works3.7 mi
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- George Henry's4.4 mi
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- Diamond Point Grille8.5 mi
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- Lake George Beach Club8.8 mi
Lively 2-story haunt on the water featuring classic American dishes, live music & TVs for sports.
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4- Cornerstone Victorian B & B3.7 mi
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- Lake George Riverview Campground4.7 mi
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- 1000 Acres Ranch Resort4.8 mi
Rustic, all-inclusive ranch-style resort set on a river offering horseback riding, dining & pools.
- Lake George Escape Campground5.3 mi
Basic log cabins & trailers in a 178-acre riverfront resort with 2 outdoor pools, dining & a beach.
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4- The Promise Gardens Estate of the Adirondacks1.4 mi
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- Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort8.5 mi
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- Shepard Park8.8 mi
Small, centrally located park features a beach, playground & amphitheater for summer concerts.
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- Where is Coon Pond located?Coon Pond is a pond in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Coon Pond?Coon Pond has a surface area of approximately 6 acres, a small pond.
- Is Coon Pond open to the public?Yes, Coon 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 Coon Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Coon Pond: 22 designated campsites, 2 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.