Diamond Pond.
Diamond Pond is a small 13-acre water in the Saranac Lake region — one of dozens of modest ponds scattered across the northwestern plateau that don't appear on the standard tourist circuit. No fish stocking records, no established trails on the DEC register, no lean-tos or designated campsites in the immediate drainage. It's the kind of water that shows up on the topo map but rarely in trip reports — either private, landlocked by blowdown, or simply overlooked in a region dense with bigger, more accessible options. If you're poking around the backroads near Saranac Lake and see the name on a forest access sign, it's worth a look — but temper expectations and bring a compass.
Diamond Pond reaches a maximum depth of 53 feet, with a mean depth of 21 feet. Diamond Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Humbug Mountain and Kary Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
7 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.
- 01Deer River Flow Parking LotTrailhead3.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Twin Ponds Parking Area3.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 03East Branch Parking Lot5.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Debar Pond Fas Paking Lot6.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Everton Falls Parking Lot6.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Clear Pond Parking Lot6.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Debar Mtn. Parking Lot6.8 miunpavedDirections →
Getting in, staying over.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
1— 22.0 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
1— 22.6 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Drink.
2- Hex and Hop Brewing21.6 mi
Hex and Hop Brewing is a craft brewery and meadery in Bloomingdale, New York, making full-flavored, locally sourced beer and mead. They prioritize community and craft, using fresh, local ingredients.
- The 1892 Bar & Grille21.9 mi
The 1892 Bar & Grille is a locally owned rustic bar and restaurant in Lake Clear, NY, offering homemade food. Recently under new ownership, it brings fresh energy and an updated menu to its patrons.
— 21.6 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
2- The St. Regis Suites17.4 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 & Resort22.0 mi
Wooded lakefront resort featuring homey rooms & cabins, local dining, a pub & outdoor recreation.
— 17.4 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
3- White Pine Camp15.7 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.
- Topridge18.1 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 MAZE19.0 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.
— 15.7 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Diamond Pond located?Diamond Pond is a pond in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Diamond Pond?Diamond Pond has a surface area of approximately 13 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Diamond Pond?Diamond Pond has a maximum depth of 53 feet, with a mean depth of 21.3 feet.
- Is Diamond Pond open to the public?Yes, Diamond 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 Diamond Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Diamond Pond: 3 designated campsites, 2 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.