Duck Pond.
Duck Pond is an 8-acre water in the Brant Lake area — small enough that it likely skews private or surrounded by seasonal camps, typical of ponds this size in the southern Adirondacks. No public fish stocking records on file, which usually means limited access or a pond that's fished locally but not managed by DEC. The name shows up on USGS maps but without the infrastructure (trailheads, lean-tos, state land buffers) that marks a pond as publicly accessible. If you're poking around Brant Lake proper and see a put-in, it's worth a paddle — but confirm access before you go.
Duck Pond has public access. Summits nearby include First Brother.
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.
- 01Lily Pond Parking AreaTrailhead1.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Padanarum Road Paking Lot 22.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Padanarum Road Paking Lot 12.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 04PHARAOH LAKE PARKING4.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Brant Lake Boat Launch4.7 mipavedDirections →
- 06Clay Meadows Overflow Parking5.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Clay Meadows Parking Area5.5 mipavedDirections →
- 08Northwest Bay Parking5.7 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Jimbo's Club at the Point3.5 mi
A fine-dining room and private event venue on a 25-acre peninsula on Brant Lake, off Route 8. Weekly-changing menu, an award-winning wine list, and wedding bookings for the full property.
- Cafe Adirondack Restaurant & Wine Room9.1 mi
Please call 518-494-5800 for reservations, or to check for takeout and walk in availability.
- Sticks & Stones Wood Fired Bistro & Bar10.0 mi
Sticks and Stones Wood fired Bistro and Bar, Menu, Events, Catering, Location, Adirondack style private parties.
- Beyond the Sea10.1 mi
An upscale fine dining establishment offering a sophisticated menu of meticulously prepared dishes in the Lake George region.
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3- 9 Mile Coffee Co10.8 mi
9 Mile Coffee Co. is a coffee shop in downtown Schroon Lake, NY, serving a variety of coffees, teas, smoothies, sandwiches, and soups. They also sell their custom coffee blends and gift cards online.
- Cupola Crepes10.9 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.
- Caffe Vero19.6 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
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4- Crossroads Ice Cream8.2 mi
The ice cream counter at The Crossroads, a country and outdoors store off I-87 Exit 25 in Chestertown between Schroon and Brant Lake — hard and soft ice cream on the road north.
- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor8.5 mi
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- Stone Bridge Ice Cream8.8 mi
Stone Bridge Ice Cream is a seasonal stand located 2.5 miles from the Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, offering over 40 flavors of soft serve, custom ice cream cakes, and signature sundaes. It features outdoor seating and a kids' swing set.
- Cate's Creamery10.2 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- The Hub5.5 mi
The Hub is a cafe, restaurant, lounge, bar, and bike repair shop located in Brant Lake, also serving the Lake George, Loon Lake, Friends Lake, and Schroon Lake areas.
- Crazy Loon Distillery7.0 mi
At the Crazy Loon Distillery, we produce high quality Adirondack inspired craft spirits that reflect the innovative nature and peaceful mindset of the North Country of New York. We offer a lineup of flavorful craft spirits inspired by the…
- Black Bear Restaurant & Bar9.1 mi
Black Bear Restaurant & Bar is an American eatery in Pottersville, NY, offering comfort food, sandwiches, and breakfast. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, quick service, and popular dishes like meatloaf and gravy fries.
- Flanagan's Pub & Grill10.8 mi
Long-standing, log cabin–style haunt offering traditional pub grub, draft beer & cocktails.
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4- Hidden Pond Campsite2.4 mi
Family-run seasonal campground in Brant Lake on 75 acres of woodland, built around a 6-acre spring-fed pond with a sandy swimming beach. Founded 1967. Fishing yes; boats no.
- Hillcrest Cottages5.2 mi
Hillcrest Cottages, Brant Lake, New York, Cottages in the Adirondacks, Warren County
- Park Mountain Campground6.3 mi
Park Mountain Campground is a family-owned RV and tent campground with 15 spacious sites in the Adirondack Mountains, less than a mile from Schroon Lake and near the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area.
- Adirondack Pines Bed & Breakfast6.4 mi
Adirondack Pines offers lodging in an 1837 country farmhouse B&B and a renovated 3-bedroom vacation rental house, located minutes from Schroon Lake and area attractions.
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4- Godwin Preserve4.8 mi
Godwin Preserve in the Town of Bolton offers two hiking trails totaling 112 acres, with moderate difficulty. The Yellow Trail provides views of Amy's Park wetlands and High Nopit, while the Red Trail connects to Pole Hill Pond Preserve.
- Town of Horicon Museum5.2 mi
The Brant Lake Museum is housed in an 1890s farmhouse, featuring period furniture, clothing, tools, and photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries. It also includes a Carriage House with military and local hotel exhibits.
- Bolton Historical Museum10.3 mi
The Bolton Historical Museum, located on the shores of Lake George in Bolton Landing, educates visitors about the history of Bolton, Lake George, and the surrounding region.
- Natural Stone Bridge & Caves10.7 mi
Explore the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern U.S., carved by Trout Brook. Offers self-guided trails, adventure tours, and winter snowshoeing with ice formations.
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- Where is Duck Pond located?Duck Pond is a pond in the Brant Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Duck Pond?Duck Pond has a surface area of approximately 8 acres, a small pond.
- Is Duck Pond open to the public?Yes, Duck 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 Duck Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Duck Pond: 79 designated campsites, 14 lean-tos or shelters, 3 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.