Evans Pond.
Evans Pond is an 8-acre reservoir tucked into the Old Forge area — small enough that it doesn't show up on most recreational lake lists, quiet enough that it holds its own appeal for that exact reason. No fish stocking records and no formal access infrastructure means this is a local-knowledge spot: the kind of water you stumble onto while poking around the back roads between Fourth Lake and the Moose River Plains, or hear about from someone who's been launching a canoe here for thirty years. If you're looking for a named destination with a parking lot and a put-in, keep driving. If you're comfortable with a little ambiguity and a DeLorme atlas, Evans Pond rewards the effort with solitude.
Evans Pond has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
1 parking area
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.
- 01Stone Dam Trail ParkingTrailhead7.1 miunpavedDirections →
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
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4- The SteakHouse23.8 mi
The Steak House is a family-owned and operated restaurant since 1971, offering a classic Adirondack dining experience with handcrafted steaks, quality meats, seafood, homemade dishes, and a cocktail lounge.
- Frankie's Taste of Italy24.2 mi
Frankie's Taste of Italy is Old Forge's original Italian restaurant — 24 years on Route 28, fresh pasta brought in from Boston's North End, a serious menu of pasta, chicken, veal, and seafood, and one of New York State's largest selections of rare premium Kentucky bourbons. Homemade gelato and bread pudding.
- Walt's Diner24.9 mi
A working diner on Route 28 in Old Forge running for 25-plus years, with breakfast and lunch most days and a Friday fish fry until 8 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
- Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack24.9 mi
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack is a family-friendly restaurant offering homemade traditional and thin-crust pizzas, signature Whiskey Wings, steamers, and "Raquette Cheesesteaks". They feature a full bar with microbrews, high-definition…
— 23.8 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Drink.
1— 24.9 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
1— 24.0 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
1— 23.6 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Evans Pond located?Evans Pond is a reservoir in the Old Forge region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Evans Pond?Evans Pond has a surface area of approximately 8 acres, a small pond.
- Is Evans Pond open to the public?Yes, Evans 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 Evans Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Evans Pond: 1 designated campsite. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.