East Pond.
East Pond is a 72-acre pond in the Tupper Lake region with no public access data on file and no stocking or survey records in the DEC database — which usually means private shoreline, limited put-in options, or both. Waters like this exist throughout the northern Adirondacks: intact, lightly visited, and absent from the trailhead-to-trailhead circuit that defines most trip planning. If you're poking around the Tupper Lake township on a map and spot East Pond, assume it requires local knowledge or permission unless you find a marked easement or launch. Worth a call to the local DEC office in Ray Brook if you're serious about fishing it.
East Pond reaches a maximum depth of 10 feet, with a mean depth of 6 feet. East Pond has public access. Summits nearby include East Pond Mountain and Long Pond Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
- Peak foliage from the water — the best seats in the Park are in a canoe this month.
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.
- 01Floodwood Reservation Trail ParkingTrailhead2.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Long Pond Parking Lot2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 03West Pine Pond Trail Parking2.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Floodwood Mountain Trail Parking2.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 05East Pine Pond Fishing Access Parking3.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Floodwood Crossing Parking Lot3.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Little Square Pond Trail Parking3.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Middle Pond Parking3.9 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Hohmeyer's Adirondack Alps Restaurant9.6 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 BBQ9.9 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.
- ADK Food Hub10.8 mi
A year-round market and casual eatery on Park Street in Tupper Lake, with a deli case, pantry staples, and a summer buffet built around the on-site Whitten Family Farm. Sunday farmhouse breakfast in July and August.
- Guido's Pizzeria11.0 mi
Guido's Pizzeria in Tupper Lake has been serving hand-thrown pizzas, subs, calzones, dinners, and wings since 1988. They offer free delivery within the Town of Tupper Lake on any size order and make fresh dough daily.
Sip.
4- Blue Moon15.3 mi
Blue Moon Café in Saranac Lake offers dine-in, pick-up, and curbside delivery services. Guests can enjoy weekly specials, restaurant menus, baked goods, coffee, grocery items, and adult beverages.
- Origin Coffee15.3 mi
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- Nori's Village Market15.3 mi
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- Saranac Juice17.5 mi
Cold-pressed juices, cleanses, protein elixirs, and nut mylks from Saranac River Ranch in Bloomingdale, made from organic produce grown on the farm or sourced from local Adirondack growers.
— 15.3 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
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4- Skyline Ice Cream11.2 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Tupper Lake since 1985 — vanilla and black-raspberry twists, gelato, Dole Whip, and Michigans, now with an expanded burger-and-fries menu.
- Mark Twain Maple Works14.1 mi
Mark Twain Maple Works produces New York State maple syrup on the shore of Saranac Lake in the Adirondack Park. They have been making syrup since 2013, expanding their operation and offering various grades.
- Mountain Mist Custard15.6 mi
A summer fixture on the shore of Lake Flower in Saranac Lake, with picnic tables and a dock you can tie a boat to. Frozen custard and soft serve with weekly-rotating flavors, shakes, and sundaes.
- Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream17.8 mi
A fourth-generation Saranac Lake institution on a former dairy farm, serving exactly one rotating soft-serve flavor each day — twisted with vanilla on the same 1953 machine. Cash only; check the daily flavor. Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Drink.
4- The 1892 Bar & Grille9.9 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.
- Raquette River Brewing11.1 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar12.0 mi
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- Bitters & Bones15.2 mi
Saranac Lake's only downtown brewery, restaurant, and bar, Bitters & Bones offers craft beer brewed upstairs, fresh local cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and craft cocktails. It features rooftop decks and unique private event spa…
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4- Fish Creek Pond Campground6.4 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.
- The Point7.3 mi
An all-inclusive Great Camp on Upper Saranac Lake, built by William Avery Rockefeller II a century ago. The first Relais & Chateaux property in North America and the only Forbes Five Star property in Upstate New York. Adults-only, communal dining.
- Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge & Resort9.7 mi
Wooded lakefront resort featuring homey rooms & cabins, local dining, a pub & outdoor recreation.
- Northwood Cabins10.1 mi
Straightforward cabins with TVs & porches on a wooded property offering fire pits.
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4- Topridge7.0 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 Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory8.9 mi
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- Adirondack Railroad9.9 mi
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- The Wild Center11.1 mi
Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
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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 72 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is East Pond?East Pond has a maximum depth of 10 feet, with a mean depth of 5.9 feet.
- 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: 312 designated campsites, 4 lean-tos or shelters, 1 listed campground. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.