Handsome Pond.
Handsome Pond sits off NY-30 south of Long Lake village — 151 acres of open water in the mid-Adirondacks without the overhead drama of nearby peaks or the traffic of the Route 28N corridor. The name suggests old surveyor humor or a local family tie, but the pond itself is straightforward: road access, no designated campsites on record, and no fish stocking data in the DEC system. It reads as a put-in-and-paddle destination — the kind of place that gets you on the water in five minutes but doesn't anchor a weekend trip. Check the DEC's most recent stocking reports if you're bringing a rod.
Handsome Pond reaches a maximum depth of 22 feet, with a mean depth of 13 feet. Handsome Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Grampus Lake Mountain and Mosquito Pond Hill.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
10 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.
- 01Coney Mountain Parking AreaTrailhead4.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Stony Pond Road5.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Round Lake5.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Goodman Mountain Parking Area5.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Long Lake Boat Launch Parking5.7 mipavedDirections →
- 06Tarbell Road Shoulder Parking Lot5.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Sabattis Road Horse Parking6.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Northville Placid Trail Route 28N Parking Lot6.4 miunpavedDirections →
+2 more on the map above
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 7 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Northern Borne5.9 mi
Family-owned grocery and outdoor-supply store on Long Lake's Main Street, with organic, gluten-free, and vegan options plus a made-to-order deli counter. Camping and outdoor gear stocked alongside the grocery.
- Long Lake Diner & Owl’s Head Pub6.3 mi
Long Lake Diner & Owl's Head Pub has been proudly serving food, beverages, and memories since 2004.
- Long View Lodge Restaurant7.5 mi
Long View Lodge Restaurant on Long Lake offers a full-service dining experience with an award-winning chef. Known for its quality ingredients and an ever-changing menu in a warm, inviting Adirondack setting, no reservations are necessary.
- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club9.1 mi
The Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar at Tupper Lake Golf Club offers a full bar, weekly specials, and hosts events and weddings. Open to the public, enjoy meals with a view of the golf course.
Sip.
4- Waypoint Cafe5.9 mi
Long Lake cafe at 1265 Main St. La Colombe coffee, homemade quiche, avocado toast, artisan sandwiches, salads, poke bowls, soups, and charcuterie. Closed Mondays; weeknight happy hour 4–6 p.m.
- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop13.6 mi
Seasonal coffee shop inside the 1895 schoolhouse that houses Blue Mountain Designs. Espresso, locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, baked goods, avocado toast, sandwiches, and soups. May through October.
- Blue Moon24.5 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 Coffee24.5 mi
Origin Coffee Co is a specialty coffee shop with locations in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake serving a chef-driven breakfast and lunch menu.
Sweet.
4- The Park6.4 mi
Trying to find a fast food restaurant in Long Lake? Pay a visit to The Park. We offer a range of burgers, sides, ice cream, drinks and coffee options.
- Custard’s Last Stand6.4 mi
Custard's Last Stand is a historic ice cream shop in Long Lake, established in 1958, serving a variety of soft frozen custard & hard ice cream, sundaes, specialty shakes, floats, and ice cream sodas. They also offer merchandise and gift cards.
- Skyline Ice Cream11.3 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 Works23.4 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.
Drink.
4- Brookside Hops & Hoagies6.3 mi
Brookside Hops & Hoagies is a casual, family-friendly shop in Long Lake, founded in 2023, offering craft beers and hoagies made with fresh ingredients and Boars Head deli meats. It operates Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar10.5 mi
Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar in Tupper Lake offers 8 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a sports bar, and outdoor seating with food and drinks for family fun.
- Raquette River Brewing11.6 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- Hex and Hop Tasting Room - Blue Mountain Lake13.9 mi
Hex and Hop is a craft brewery and meadery located in Bloomingdale, New York. They offer full-flavored, high-quality craft beer and mead, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, emphasizing community and craft.
Stay.
4- Motel Long Lake & Cottages5.8 mi
A family-owned lakefront property on Dock Road in Long Lake with 8 motel rooms and 18 cottages on 3.4 acres of frontage. Private beach, two boat docks, boat rentals, and walking distance to the hamlet.
- Adirondack Hotel6.0 mi
A 20-room hotel from the 1850s on Long Lake's main street, with a fine-dining room, a casual lakeview taproom, and a veranda that earns its keep from June through foliage.
- Adirondack Herrenhaus6.4 mi
A vacation rental in Long Lake in the central Adirondacks — a home base for paddling, hiking, and quiet days on the water.
- Paddler's Rest Lakefront Cabins and Motel6.5 mi
Paddler's Rest Lakefront Cabins and Motel in Long Lake, NY, offers a range of accommodations including motel rooms, cabins, and a historic home. Guests enjoy lakeside views, a private sand beach, and complimentary canoes and kayaks, all wi…
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4- John Dillon Park3.9 mi
John Dillon Park, run by Paul Smith's College, is an accessible outdoor recreation area in Long Lake featuring a 3.5-mile accessible trail system, lean-tos, and fishing access. It is closed for the summer 2026 season for water system impro…
- The Wild Center11.3 mi
Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
- Adirondack Experience — Museum on Blue Mountain Lake12.7 mi
More than 20 buildings across 121 acres hold interactive exhibitions on Adirondack life, from boat collections and photography archives to outdoor activities and a research library.
- Adirondack Railroad12.8 mi
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train experiences through the beautiful outdoor scenery of New York, departing from stations in Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake. They provide various themed rides, including special events and multi-hour…
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- Where is Handsome Pond located?Handsome Pond is a pond in the Long Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Handsome Pond?Handsome Pond has a surface area of approximately 151 acres, a mid-sized water.
- How deep is Handsome Pond?Handsome Pond has a maximum depth of 22 feet, with a mean depth of 12.8 feet.
- Is Handsome Pond open to the public?Yes, Handsome 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 Handsome Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Handsome Pond: 21 designated campsites, 28 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.