Deer Pond.
Deer Pond is a six-acre pocket water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough that it rarely shows up on conversation lists but real enough to hold a DEC identifier and a spot on the topo. No fish data on record, which likely means it hasn't been stocked in recent memory and isn't on the angler circuit. These small ponds often serve as moose habitat, beaver flowage, or simply quiet water between better-known destinations — worth knowing about if you're stitching together a bushwhack or looking for the kind of pond that doesn't require sharing. Access details aren't widely documented, so consider this one for map study and local inquiry before committing to the walk.
Deer Pond reaches a maximum depth of 9 feet, with a mean depth of 3 feet. Deer Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Little Hurd Hill and The Pinnacle.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
6 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.
- 01Santa Clara Parking LotTrailhead1.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Pinnacle Road Parking1.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Everton Falls Parking Lot3.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 04East Branch Parking Lot4.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Main Brinch Carry Parking Lot5.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Azure Mtn. Parking Lot6.9 miunpavedDirections →
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 15 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
Launch & supply.
Getting in, staying over.
Camping.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
The waters.
The trails.
Read before you launch.
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
1— 22.5 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Drink.
1— 22.5 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The St. Regis Suites19.6 mi
Five well-appointed suites of various sizes, between Saranac Lake and Paul Smith's College in Gabriels, NY. Renovated by Cedar Circle LLC with green building techniques. Stays from three days to three months.
- Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge & Resort22.5 mi
Wooded lakefront resort featuring homey rooms & cabins, local dining, a pub & outdoor recreation.
- Fish Creek Pond Campground23.9 mi
This expansive campground offers 355 sites with direct water access to Fish Creek and Square Ponds, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming from May to October.
- The Lodge at Seveys24.3 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…
— 19.6 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
3- White Pine Camp17.7 mi
The 1907 Great Camp on Osgood Pond that served as Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House in the summer of 1926. Seasonal guided tours, and several cottages rent by the week.
- Topridge17.8 mi
The sprawling Gilded Age estate Marjorie Merriweather Post built on Upper St. Regis Lake — later New York State's, now privately held. Best seen from the St. Regis lakes.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE21.4 mi
The Great Adirondack Corn Maze at Tucker Farms in Gabriels offers a new maze design each year, providing a fun experience of getting lost in the cornfield.
— 17.7 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Deer Pond located?Deer Pond is a pond in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Deer Pond?Deer Pond has a surface area of approximately 6 acres, a small pond.
- How deep is Deer Pond?Deer Pond has a maximum depth of 9 feet, with a mean depth of 2.6 feet.
- Is Deer Pond open to the public?Yes, Deer 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 Deer Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Deer Pond: 2 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.