Graham Pond.
Graham Pond is a small, low-profile water in the Old Forge township — twelve acres tucked into the working forest west of the Fulton Chain, the kind of pond that doesn't appear on most recreation maps and sees more use from local anglers than through-hikers. No formal public access or maintained trail in the DEC inventory, which typically means private landowner permission required or a bushwhack approach through active timberland. No fish stocking records on file with the state, though ponds this size in the Old Forge drainage often hold wild brookies if the inlet flow is cold enough year-round. Best confirmed with local outfitters or the Old Forge Visitor Center before planning a trip.
Graham Pond reaches a maximum depth of 30 feet, with a mean depth of 11 feet. Graham Pond has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
2 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.
- 01Dobbs Road Parking AreaTrailhead5.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 02South Creek Lake Parking Area6.9 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Graham Pond located?Graham Pond is a pond in the Old Forge region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Graham Pond?Graham Pond has a surface area of approximately 12 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Graham Pond?Graham Pond has a maximum depth of 30 feet, with a mean depth of 10.5 feet.
- Is Graham Pond open to the public?Yes, Graham 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 Graham Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Graham Pond: 1 designated campsite. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.