Knob Pond.
Knob Pond is a 34-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — far enough off the main tourist loops to stay quiet, small enough that most paddlers never hear the name. No fish species on record, which either means the DEC hasn't surveyed it recently or the pond doesn't hold much beyond bait-sized brookies and transient bass. The lack of nearby peaks or formal trail infrastructure suggests this is more of a local access point than a destination hike — worth checking if you're already in the area and curious, not worth the drive from Lake George. Confirm access before you go; many smaller ponds in this region sit on mixed ownership with limited or seasonal entry.
Knob Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Railroad Hill and Knob Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
7 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.
- 01EAGLE LAKE/OTTER POND PARKING LOTTrailhead2.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Tubmill Marsh/Short Swing Trail Parking2.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 03LONG SWING TRAILHEAD PARKING4.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 04LOST POND PARKING LOT5.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 05BERRYMILL POND AND GRIZZLE OCEAN PARKING5.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 06CRANE POND TRAILHEAD5.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Hammond Pond/Berrymill Flow Trail Parking6.5 miunpavedDirections →
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A downtown North Creek market and cafe serving soft serve alongside scratch-made desserts, next to Hudson River Trading Co. — the cone stop in the Gore and Upper Hudson area.
— 16.5 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
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- Where is Knob Pond located?Knob Pond is a pond in the Paradox Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Knob Pond?Knob Pond has a surface area of approximately 34 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Knob Pond open to the public?Yes, Knob 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 Knob Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Knob Pond: 131 designated campsites, 20 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.