Horseshoe Pond.
Horseshoe Pond is a 28-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough to paddle in an hour, large enough to feel private once you're on it. No formal fish stocking records on file, which typically means wild brookies or nothing at all; local knowledge runs stronger than DEC data for ponds this size. Access details aren't well-documented in the standard trail registries, so it's worth checking with the local DEC office or a Tupper Lake outfitter before planning a trip. These quiet, mid-size ponds often require a short bushwhack or an unmarked woods road — the kind of water that rewards persistence but doesn't advertise itself.
Horseshoe Pond reaches a maximum depth of 44 feet, with a mean depth of 13 feet. Horseshoe Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Burnt Rock.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
4 parking areas· 1 accessible
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.
- 01Mt Arab Parking AreaTrailhead3.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Jamestown Falls Parking Area6.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Jamestown Falls Campsite6.6 mi
- 04Burntbridge Pond Trail Parking Area7.0 miunpavedDirections →
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- Guido's Pizzeria9.3 mi
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- Where is Horseshoe Pond located?Horseshoe Pond is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Horseshoe Pond?Horseshoe Pond has a surface area of approximately 28 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Horseshoe Pond?Horseshoe Pond has a maximum depth of 44 feet, with a mean depth of 12.5 feet.
- Is Horseshoe Pond open to the public?Yes, Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Horseshoe Pond: 23 designated campsites, 3 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.