East Pond.
East Pond is a nine-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that most paddlers will drift the perimeter in twenty minutes, large enough that it holds its own name on the map. No fish species data on record, which likely means unstocked and unsampled rather than fishless; small Adirondack ponds this size often hold wild brookies or fall off the DEC's stocking radar entirely. The pond sits in working forestlands where access and ownership can shift — worth confirming current public entry before planning a trip. If you're headed this direction, bring a compass and the latest DEC lands map.
East Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Miners Hill and Ladder Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
4 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.
- 01Lake Ozonia Parking AreaTrailhead2.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Azure Mtn. Parking Lot5.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Main Brinch Carry Parking Lot5.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Santa Clara Parking Lot6.6 miunpavedDirections →
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
2- Hohmeyer's Adirondack Alps Restaurant22.7 mi
A family-owned restaurant in the Adirondacks offering seasonal, 100-mile-focused fusion cuisine, a 1920s Speakeasy, and a hidden Beer and Wine Cellar.
- PorkBusters BBQ24.3 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.
— 22.7 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Drink.
1— 22.9 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Seveys19.3 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…
- The St. Regis Suites21.2 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.
- Fish Creek Pond Campground22.4 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.
- Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge & Resort22.8 mi
Wooded lakefront resort featuring homey rooms & cabins, local dining, a pub & outdoor recreation.
— 19.3 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
4- 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.
- White Pine Camp19.3 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.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE22.9 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.
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory23.7 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…
— 18.1 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is East Pond located?East Pond is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is East Pond?East Pond has a surface area of approximately 9 acres, a small pond.
- Is East Pond open to the public?Yes, East 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 East Pond?Within roughly seven miles of East Pond: 1 designated campsite. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.