Lake Pond.
Lake Pond — a 73-acre water in the Lake George Wild Forest — carries one of those placeholder names that suggests either settler indecision or a cartographer's shorthand that stuck. The pond sits in the wooded buffer east of Lake George proper, part of the quieter mid-elevation terrain that doesn't pull the crowds but holds its own for paddling and low-key exploration. No fish species data on file with DEC, which often means either limited stocking history or just a gap in the survey record — local anglers would know. Access details are sparse in the public record; start with the nearest Wild Forest trailhead or ask at the ranger station in Warrensburg.
Lake Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Putnam Mountain and Pilot Knob.
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
12 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.
- 01Inman Pond Trailhead ParkingTrailhead0.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Upper Hogtown Parking Area3.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 03SHELVING ROCK AREA CAMPSITE 1 PARKING LOT3.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 04SHELVING ROCK AREA CAMPSITE 8 PARKING LOT3.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Buck Mt./Shelving Rock Road Parking Area3.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 06SHELVING ROCK AREA CAMPSITE 2 PARKING LOT3.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 07SHELVING ROCK AREA CAMPSITE 3 PARKING LOT4.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Buck Mt./Pilot Knob Parking Area4.3 miunpavedDirections →
+4 more on the map above
Lake Pond.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
Getting in, staying over.
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On the water.
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What rings this water.
The peaks.
The waters.
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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- Antonio's Bayside Bistro5.6 mi
Discover a unique dining experience at Antonio's Bayside Bistro, where tradition meets innovation on the serene shores of Lake George. Enjoy exquisite Italian cuisine, breathtaking views, and warm hospitality.
- Lone Bull Pancake & Steak House6.8 mi
Hearty plates of traditional daytime fare round out the menu at this seasonal, rustic establishment.
- Beyond the Sea7.2 mi
An upscale fine dining establishment offering a sophisticated menu of meticulously prepared dishes in the Lake George region.
- Bistro LeRoux8.0 mi
Local, French-accented cuisine with multiple rooms displaying artwork & views of the open kitchen.
Sweet.
4- Cate's Creamery7.0 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.
- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor8.8 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.
- Lake George Baking Company8.9 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.
- Martha's Dandee Creme11.5 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.
Drink.
4- Ridge Terrace Restaurant-Cocktail Lounge4.6 mi
The Ridge Terrace is a chef-owned and operated restaurant in Lake George, NY, celebrating its 60th season. They offer a diverse menu, including a children's menu, and can accommodate special dietary requests.
- Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery6.3 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,…
- Diamond Point Grille6.6 mi
Diamond Point Grille is a casual family restaurant located in Diamond Point, NY, on Lake George. It specializes as a fish and burger joint, serving simple comfort food made with local, affordable ingredients in a relaxed setting.
- Adirondack Bar and Grill6.8 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!
Stay.
4- Bayside Resort Lake George5.6 mi
A family-run resort (formerly Dunham's Bay Resort) on Route 9L at Dunham's Bay, with rooms, cabins, and cottages renovated in 2023, an indoor pool, a private beach, 100 acres of private trails, and Antonio's Bayside Bistro on site.
- Moose Hillock Camping Resorts - NY5.7 mi
Moose Hillock Camping Resort in Fort Ann, NY, offers spacious, private campsites and Adirondack cabin rentals near Lake George. It features the Northeast's largest heated swimming pool and full hook-up RV sites with water, sewer, cable TV,…
- Moose Hillock Camping Resort5.8 mi
A modern camping resort in Warren with Adirondack cabins, RV sites, and tent sites. Each RV site has full hookups; the Aloha Beach Tropic Pool is the largest heated pool in the Northeast.
- Treasure Cove Resort Motel6.3 mi
Family-run motel offering simple rooms, plus 2 pools, free kayak rentals & a sandy beach.
See.
4- Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob3.7 mi
Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob offers a moderately steep, 0.7-mile hike to a gazebo with expansive views of Lake George and the Adirondacks. An additional blue trail leads to a seasonal waterfall.
- Dunham Bay Marsh5.8 mi
Peat swamps, bog thickets & other unique areas for kayaking, canoeing & wildlife-watching.
- Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort6.6 mi
Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort offers private guided boat tours of Lake George on a 24-foot bowrider motorboat. Guests enjoy sightseeing, swimming, tubing, and cliff jumping with an experienced captain.
- Bolton Historical Museum7.1 mi
The Bolton Historical Museum, located on the shores of Lake George in Bolton Landing, educates visitors about the history of Bolton, Lake George, and the surrounding region.
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- Where is Lake Pond located?Lake Pond is a pond in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Lake Pond?Lake Pond has a surface area of approximately 73 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Lake Pond open to the public?Yes, Lake 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 Lake Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Lake Pond: 100 designated campsites, 5 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.