Crane Pond.
Crane Pond is a small 17-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — the kind of pond that shows up on the DEC map but doesn't draw crowds or generate trailhead gossip. No fish species data on record, which typically means either unstocked and unfished or simply off the reporting grid; local knowledge would clarify. Access details aren't widely documented, but ponds of this size in this area are often reached by unmarked woods roads or private land — worth confirming ownership and access status before planning a trip. If you're hunting solitude and have a boat small enough to carry, this is the profile that sometimes delivers.
Crane Pond reaches a maximum depth of 29 feet, with a mean depth of 15 feet. Crane Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Spruce Mountain and Twin 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.
- 01Tooley Pond Parking AreaTrailhead3.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Tooley Pond Campsite Parking Area3.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Tooley Pond Mtn Parking Area North3.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Tooley Pond Mtn. Parking Area3.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Copper Rock Falls Parking Area4.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Peavine Swamp North Parking Area4.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Newbridge Parking Area4.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Spruce Mtn. Road Parking Area5.2 miunpavedDirections →
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- PorkBusters BBQ22.7 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.
- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club23.2 mi
The Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar at Tupper Lake Golf Club offers a full bar, weekly specials, and hosts events and weddings. Open to the public, enjoy meals with a view of the golf course.
- Amado23.7 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 Pizzeria23.8 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.
— 22.7 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
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1— 24.0 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
2- Raquette River Brewing23.2 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 Bar23.7 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.
— 23.2 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Seveys13.1 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…
- Norridgewock Lodge22.3 mi
NORRIDGEWOCK LODGE, an oasis in the Adirondack Mountains. Our lakeside resort is the perfect remote vacation in the wilderness of the Beaver River. Book online!
- Red Top Inn LLC22.7 mi
No-frills lodgings by Tupper Lake with boat rentals and nightly bonfires by the lake.
- Pine Terrace Motel & Resort22.9 mi
Waterfront motel offers basic cabins with kitchens & WiFi plus pool & tennis courts.
See.
2- Adirondack Railroad23.1 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 Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory23.6 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…
— 23.1 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Crane Pond located?Crane Pond is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Crane Pond?Crane Pond has a surface area of approximately 17 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Crane Pond?Crane Pond has a maximum depth of 29 feet, with a mean depth of 14.8 feet.
- Is Crane Pond open to the public?Yes, Crane 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 Crane Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Crane Pond: 27 designated campsites, 4 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.