Lilypad Pond.
Lilypad Pond sits in the Raquette Lake township — a 40-acre pocket water whose name telegraphs the shoreline conditions by midsummer. No fish data on record, which typically means it's either too shallow, too weedy, or too acidic to support a standing population, though beaver activity can change that equation season to season. The pond is part of the broader Raquette Lake drainage, where dozens of small ponds and wetlands feed the lake system through a network of low-gradient streams and seasonal channels. Access details are sparse — if you're headed in, expect bushwhacking or a paddle-in approach from connected water.
Lilypad Pond reaches a maximum depth of 15 feet, with a mean depth of 2 feet. Lilypad Pond has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
3 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.
- 01Lake Lila Parking AreaTrailhead2.6 mi
- 02Lake Lila Parking Lot2.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Sabattis Parking Lot7.0 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Lilypad Pond located?Lilypad Pond is a pond in the Raquette Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Lilypad Pond?Lilypad Pond has a surface area of approximately 40 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Lilypad Pond?Lilypad Pond has a maximum depth of 15 feet, with a mean depth of 2.3 feet.
- 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: 94 designated campsites, 1 lean-to or shelter. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.