Hovey Pond.
Hovey Pond is a two-acre pocket of water in the Lake George region — small enough that it doesn't show up on most recreational fishing reports and quiet enough that it stays off the summer lake-hopping circuit. No maintained trail infrastructure or designated camping, and no fish stocking records in the DEC database, which means it functions more as a landscape feature than a destination. The kind of pond you pass on a bushwhack or notice from a ridgeline and file away as a landmark rather than a place to paddle or cast a line.
Hovey Pond has public access.
The water, surveyed.
- Peak foliage from the water — the best seats in the Park are in a canoe this month.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 14 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
Launch & supply.
Getting in, staying over.
Camping.
On the water.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The waters.
The trails.
Read before you launch.
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- The Log Jam Restaurant3.2 mi
The Log Jam Restaurant is an authentic log cabin restaurant in Lake George, NY, offering comfortable, casual Adirondack-style dining. It features stone fireplaces and serves American fare, including steaks and a large salad bar.
- Bistro LeRoux4.1 mi
Local, French-accented cuisine with multiple rooms displaying artwork & views of the open kitchen.
- Lighthouse Grill6.9 mi
The Lighthouse Grill is a renovated waterfront restaurant in Lake George, offering American, seafood, and plant-based cuisine with artisan drinks and freshest ingredients. It serves breakfast at the marina and is open Friday, Saturday, and…
- Lake George Olive Oil Co.7.1 mi
Lake George Olive Oil Co. is a family-owned business offering a wide selection of fresh extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and gourmet foods. Visitors can sample from over 50 varieties at their Lake George and Glens Falls loc…
Sweet.
4- Martha's Dandee Creme1.9 mi
The definitive gateway ice cream stand into the Adirondacks, marked by its towering rooster sign on Route 9 in Queensbury. Towering swirls of soft serve in dozens of handmade flavors plus a grill menu, spring through early fall.
- Lake George Baking Company7.1 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor7.1 mi
Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor in Lake George offers ice cream and frozen yogurt at inexpensive prices. Located at 327 Canada St, it provides take-out service and accepts credit cards.
- Cate's Creamery15.6 mi
The main ice cream spot in the heart of Bolton Landing village on Lake George's quieter west shore — soft serve, hand-dipped hard ice cream, and slushies, a short stroll from the lakefront.
Drink.
4- Adirondack Bar and Grill5.1 mi
We pride ourselves on our seasonally inspired American classics and fresh ingredients in the meals we serve. Our food and drink options will have you coming back to troy something new each time!
- Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery5.6 mi
Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, located in the Adirondack Mountains, crafts a variety of spirits including vodka, gin, moonshine, and whiskeys. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful tasting room offering specialty cocktails, local beer, wine,…
- Adirondack Pub & Brewery6.6 mi
Comfortable brewpub offering craft beers & American comfort food amid rustic, lodge-style surrounds.
- The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub6.8 mi
The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne Online ordering, online order accepting credit card, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Fast, Relaxed, Healthy and stylish dining experience., Catering and Gi…
Stay.
4- Baymont by Wyndham Queensbury Lake George1.0 mi
Warm quarters in a casual hotel offering an indoor pool & a gym, plus free breakfast & parking.
- Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark2.3 mi
All-suite lodge with a year-round indoor waterpark, across the street from Six Flags Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom in Queensbury, just south of Lake George Village.
- Do-Rest Court4.7 mi
The Do-Rest Court is conveniently located one and one half miles south of Lake George Village and two miles north of The Great Escape Amusement Park. Offering cozy housekeeping cottages and rental cabins and a friendly family oriented vaca…
- Roaring Brook Ranch5.3 mi
Roaring Brook Ranch is a family resort just outside Lake George village, with lodging, pools, tennis, and horseback riding in the southern Adirondacks.
See.
4- Lake George Expedition Park5.0 mi
Lake George Expedition Park is a place of adventure, discovery, and excitement for attendees of all ages. Located in Lake George, NY. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day.
- Lake George Battlefield Park6.4 mi
Visitors to the Lake George Battlefield can see the sites of the Battle of Lake George (1755), which was part of the siege of Fort William Henry (1757) and a major military camp throughout the French and Indian War (1754-1763).
- Lake George Steamboat Company6.7 mi
Lake George cruises on the Mohican (over a century old) and the larger Lac du Saint Sacrement out of Steel Pier in Lake George Village. Sightseeing, lunch, dinner, and themed cruises, plus the 2026 Rails to Sails package combining train and boat.
- House of Frankenstein Wax Museum7.0 mi
The House of Frankenstein Wax Museum in Lake George New York
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- Where is Hovey Pond located?Hovey Pond is a pond in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Hovey Pond?Hovey Pond has a surface area of approximately 2 acres, a small pond.
- Is Hovey Pond open to the public?Yes, Hovey 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 Hovey Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Hovey Pond: 1 designated campsite, 1 lean-to or shelter. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.