Lilypad Pond.
Lilypad Pond is a five-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it lives up to its name by mid-July, when emergent vegetation claims much of the shoreline and surface. No fish species data on record, which for a pond this size in this terrain usually means seasonal oxygen issues or an inlet/outlet system that doesn't support a year-round population. The Paradox Lake corridor runs along the eastern edge of the park between Schroon Lake and Ticonderoga — less trafficked than the interior routes, more working forest than high-peaks drama. Worth a look if you're already in the area; otherwise it's a map dot, not a destination.
Lilypad Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Peaked Hill and Pine Hill.
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
8 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.
- 01Tubmill Marsh/Short Swing Trail ParkingTrailhead2.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 02EAGLE LAKE/OTTER POND PARKING LOT2.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 03BERRYMILL POND AND GRIZZLE OCEAN PARKING2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 04LOST POND PARKING LOT3.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 05CRANE POND TRAILHEAD3.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 06LONG SWING TRAILHEAD PARKING3.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 07BERRYMILL POND TRAIL SOUTH PARKING LOT5.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 08PHARAOH LAKE PARKING7.0 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Trail Break at Schroon Lake7.0 mi
Trail Break at Schroon Lake offers a restaurant, bar, and lodging in Schroon Lake. Guests can enjoy a menu of food, wine, and beer, live music on select evenings, and overnight stays in their rooms from May through October.
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- Sticks & Stones Wood Fired Bistro & Bar8.0 mi
Sticks and Stones Wood fired Bistro and Bar, Menu, Events, Catering, Location, Adirondack style private parties.
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3- Cupola Crepes7.2 mi
Family-run creperie at 1095 Main Street in Schroon Lake. Sweet and savory crepes (gluten-free batter available), scones, coffee, and soft serve. Wednesday through Sunday.
- 9 Mile Coffee Co7.2 mi
9 Mile Coffee Co. is a coffee shop in downtown Schroon Lake, NY, serving a variety of coffees, teas, smoothies, sandwiches, and soups. They also sell their custom coffee blends and gift cards online.
- Old Mountain Coffee Company25.0 mi
Great Coffee, Great Food, Great Baked Goods & Great People. Stop in to enjoy our house roasted coffee, browse our menu for a bite to eat or grab a delicious treat from our bakery. Order Online for pickup or stop in.
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4- Stone Bridge Ice Cream12.7 mi
Stone Bridge Ice Cream is a seasonal stand located 2.5 miles from the Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, offering over 40 flavors of soft serve, custom ice cream cakes, and signature sundaes. It features outdoor seating and a kids' swing set.
- Crossroads Ice Cream15.8 mi
The ice cream counter at The Crossroads, a country and outdoors store off I-87 Exit 25 in Chestertown between Schroon and Brant Lake — hard and soft ice cream on the road north.
- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor16.3 mi
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- Cate's Creamery20.2 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.
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4- Flanagan's Pub & Grill7.2 mi
Long-standing, log cabin–style haunt offering traditional pub grub, draft beer & cocktails.
- The Brown Swan and Tavern7.4 mi
The Brown Swan and Tavern in Schroon Lake, NY, offers Adirondacks-inspired cuisine with locally sourced ingredients in a family-friendly setting.
- Paradox Brewery8.8 mi
Paradox Brewery offers a diverse tap selection, a full menu with pizza, burgers, and BBQ, and an expansive mountain landscape.
- The Pub9.6 mi
The Pub is a British-inspired restaurant recognized for serving the best Fish and Chips in the U.S. by the UK’s Greene King Brewery. It offers excellent food, drinks, and genuine hospitality with a wide selection of beers.
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4- Pharoah Lake Lean To3.3 mi
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- Medcalf Acres Riverfront Campground - Camping in the Adirondacks6.8 mi
A riverfront campground on River Road in Schroon Lake with seasonal sites, in-house Schroon River tubing, free ice and wood at check-in, and tribute-band weekends.
- Maple Leaf Motel6.9 mi
Modest property offering simple rooms & cabins with fridges, microwaves & free WiFi, plus a pool.
- Brookwood RV Resort6.9 mi
An RV resort on Route 9N between Hague and Ticonderoga, with full-hookup RV sites, tent sites, and rustic Adirondack-style cabins. WiFi on all sites, fire rings, and Saturday-night live music in July and August.
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4- Penfield Homestead Museum6.6 mi
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- Ticonderoga Heritage Museum9.8 mi
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- Fort Ticonderoga11.5 mi
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- Town of Horicon Museum13.2 mi
The Brant Lake Museum is housed in an 1890s farmhouse, featuring period furniture, clothing, tools, and photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries. It also includes a Carriage House with military and local hotel exhibits.
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- Where is Lilypad Pond located?Lilypad Pond is a pond in the Paradox Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Lilypad Pond?Lilypad Pond has a surface area of approximately 5 acres, a small pond.
- Is Lilypad Pond open to the public?Yes, Lilypad 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 Lilypad Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Lilypad Pond: 180 designated campsites, 29 lean-tos or shelters, 2 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.