Hedgehog Pond.
Hedgehog Pond is a five-acre pocket tucked into the Long Lake township — small enough that it doesn't pull a heavy recreation load, and remote enough that most paddlers stick to the bigger named waters in the corridor. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means natural brook trout if anything, or just a quiet swim spot for anyone willing to bushwhack in. The pond sits in that stretch of working forest and private inholdings between Long Lake village and the Nehasane preserve — more hunting camp territory than trailhead country. If you're looking for it, start by checking township tax maps and asking at the Long Lake town office.
Hedgehog Pond reaches a maximum depth of 25 feet, with a mean depth of 11 feet. Hedgehog Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Buck Mountain and Cat Mountain.
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.
- 01Round LakeTrailhead0.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Stony Pond Road0.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Sabattis Road Horse Parking1.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Headquarters Parking Lot1.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Sabattis Parking Lot2.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Coney Mountain Parking Area3.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Goodman Mountain Parking Area3.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Bog River Falls Parking Area4.7 mipavedDirections →
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4- Northern Borne9.0 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 Pub9.3 mi
Long Lake Diner & Owl's Head Pub has been proudly serving food, beverages, and memories since 2004.
- Long View Lodge Restaurant9.3 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 Club9.6 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.
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4- Waypoint Cafe8.9 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 Shop15.2 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.
- Tamarack Cafe24.4 mi
Tamarack Cafe in downtown Inlet serves a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options, from traditional favorites and specialty bowls to creative salads, sandwiches, and burgers. The cafe also features an 18-hole mini-golf course.
- Blue Line Coffee House24.4 mi
Blue Line Coffee House offers Adirondack-inspired apparel, handcrafted mugs, and mountain-themed gifts, along with pre-packaged coffee and coffee accessories. Products are available for nationwide shipping, and local customers can order dr…
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4- The Park9.3 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 Stand9.4 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 Cream12.0 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.
- Northern Lights Creamery Inc.24.5 mi
An Inlet institution for 40-plus years, a short walk from Arrowhead Park on Fourth Lake — soft serve, homemade gelato, floats, flurries, and specialty sundaes.
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4- Brookside Hops & Hoagies9.3 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 Bar11.2 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 Brewing11.9 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 Lake15.4 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.
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4- Adirondack Hotel9.0 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.
- Motel Long Lake & Cottages9.0 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.
- Sandy Point Motel9.2 mi
A seasonal lakefront motel on Deerland Road in Long Lake with 11 units (six standard rooms, five efficiencies), each with a private screened porch facing the lake.
- Donnelly's Sunset Point9.2 mi
Donnelly's Sunset Point offers 11 Adirondack-style rental options, including cabins and a house, spread across 4 acres with 750 feet of waterfront on Long Lake. It provides a basecamp for kayaking, fishing, swimming, and enjoying beautiful…
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4- John Dillon Park5.0 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 Center12.5 mi
Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
- Adirondack Railroad13.1 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…
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory14.1 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…
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- Where is Hedgehog Pond located?Hedgehog Pond is a pond in the Long Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Hedgehog Pond?Hedgehog Pond has a surface area of approximately 5 acres, a small pond.
- How deep is Hedgehog Pond?Hedgehog Pond has a maximum depth of 25 feet, with a mean depth of 10.8 feet.
- Is Hedgehog Pond open to the public?Yes, Hedgehog 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 Hedgehog Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Hedgehog Pond: 97 designated campsites, 1 lean-to or shelter. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.