Cummings Pond.
Cummings Pond is a 30-acre pocket water in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — low-elevation, accessible country outside the Blue Line's dense core. No fish species data on file, which usually means it's either never been stocked or the surveys are decades old; worth a call to the regional DEC office if you're planning to wet a line. The Great Sacandaga corridor runs more to motorboats and summer camps than backwoods solitude, so Cummings likely sits in mixed-use territory — old logging roads, seasonal camps, and the kind of access that requires asking around locally. If you're planning a trip, confirm access and current conditions before you load the canoe.
Cummings Pond has public access.
The water, surveyed.
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3- Lanzi's on the Lake12.8 mi
An Italian restaurant and wedding venue on Route 30 in Mayfield on the Great Sacandaga shore, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a large deck, and event capacity up to 200.
- The Local15.8 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
- Klippel's Kozy Korner Cafe16.1 mi
India’s largest Food Delivery, Dining and Restaurant Discovery Service. Better food for more people.
Sip.
1— 15.8 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
3- Zippy's Ice Cream12.6 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Mayfield near the Park's southern gateway and Great Sacandaga Lake, known for dense, cold soft serve with weekly flavors like maple and coffee.
- Cree-Mee Freeze14.4 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- The Village Scoop15.8 mi
A walk-up ice cream shop on Northville's Main Street at the north tip of Great Sacandaga Lake — hard ice cream and soft serve with a wide flavor selection.
Drink.
4- Sacandaga Spirits12.7 mi
Located in Mayfield, Sacandaga Spirits offers a selection of handcrafted wines, liquors, and ciders. Visitors are invited to experience their local Adirondack offerings.
- South Shore Dive13.2 mi
South Shore Dive: Casual dining on Great Sacandaga Lake. Made-to-order meals, craft cocktails, lake views. Book now in upstate NY!
- Sport Island Pub15.7 mi
Sport Island Pub offers great food, refreshing drinks, and friendly entertainment on the Great Sacandaga Lake. This family-run restaurant, with three generations of service, invites you to enjoy exquisite dishes for dine-in or take-out.
- Vrooman's Hotel23.5 mi
On the shore of West Caroga Lake, this family-owned hotel and tavern has been a beloved community fixture for generations, serving exceptional dishes and warm hospitality daily.
Stay.
4- The Tranquil Tipi8.9 mi
A glamping rental on Vunk Road Extension in Broadalbin, near Great Sacandaga Lake and within an hour of Saratoga Springs. Single-property booking with the grounds also available for events.
- Sunset Bay Vacation Resort— RV Park & Marina12.3 mi
Sunset Bay Vacation Resort is an all-seasonal RV Park and Marina on the southwestern shore of Great Sacandaga Lake. This gated community offers full RV hookups, a private beach, marina, and boat launch, along with amenities like a cafe, pl…
- Inn on Great Sacandaga Lake12.9 mi
The Inn on Great Sacandaga Lake, also known as Maguire's Great Sacandaga B&B, is a lakefront bed and breakfast featuring comfortable rooms, complimentary breakfast, and amenities like a pool, game room, and 300 feet of sandy lakefront.
- Northampton Beach Campground13.8 mi
Northampton Beach Campground is situated on the northwest corner of 29-mile long Great Sacandaga Lake. It offers a variety of large, level camping sites, ranging from secluded spots among white pines to open areas along the sandy shoreline.
See.
2- Grandview Mini Golf12.6 mi
An 18-hole lakeside mini golf course on Great Sacandaga Lake in Mayfield, with an arcade, ice cream novelties, snacks, and party hosting — reachable by boat or car. Open seven days, noon to 8pm; $8 unlimited all-day play.
- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge14.8 mi
The Historic Copeland Covered Bridge is a 35-foot Queenpost truss bridge built in 1879 by Arad Copeland in Edinburg, Saratoga County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is the only covered bridge remaining in Saratoga C…
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- Where is Cummings Pond located?Cummings Pond is a pond in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Cummings Pond?Cummings Pond has a surface area of approximately 30 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Cummings Pond open to the public?Yes, Cummings 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 Cummings Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Cummings Pond: 5 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.