Little Charley Pond.
Little Charley Pond is a 23-acre pocket of water in the Long Lake township — small enough that it doesn't pull traffic from the main corridor, quiet enough that it holds its character through summer. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means native brookies or nothing, and no formal trails indexed to the pond itself, so access is either by local knowledge or bushwhack. Waters like this one tend to show up in older surveyor maps and hunting camp logs more than they do in current guidebooks. Worth asking at a Long Lake tackle shop if you're curious — someone will know the approach.
Little Charley Pond reaches a maximum depth of 41 feet, with a mean depth of 19 feet. Little Charley Pond has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
10 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 LotTrailhead2.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Lake Lila Parking Area2.2 mi
- 03Roadside pull-off3.7 miverified pinDirections →
- 04Roadside pull-off3.9 miverified pinDirections →
- 05Sabattis Parking Lot4.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Headquarters Parking Lot5.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Sabattis Road Horse Parking6.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Lower Dam Road Parking Lot6.3 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Long View Lodge Restaurant14.1 mi
Long View Lodge Restaurant on Long Lake offers a full-service dining experience with an award-winning chef. Known for its quality ingredients and an ever-changing menu in a warm, inviting Adirondack setting, no reservations are necessary.
- Northern Borne14.8 mi
Family-owned grocery and outdoor-supply store on Long Lake's Main Street, with organic, gluten-free, and vegan options plus a made-to-order deli counter. Camping and outdoor gear stocked alongside the grocery.
- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club14.9 mi
The Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar at Tupper Lake Golf Club offers a full bar, weekly specials, and hosts events and weddings. Open to the public, enjoy meals with a view of the golf course.
- Long Lake Diner & Owl’s Head Pub14.9 mi
Long Lake Diner & Owl's Head Pub has been proudly serving food, beverages, and memories since 2004.
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4- Waypoint Cafe14.6 mi
Long Lake cafe at 1265 Main St. La Colombe coffee, homemade quiche, avocado toast, artisan sandwiches, salads, poke bowls, soups, and charcuterie. Closed Mondays; weeknight happy hour 4–6 p.m.
- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop18.5 mi
Seasonal coffee shop inside the 1895 schoolhouse that houses Blue Mountain Designs. Espresso, locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, baked goods, avocado toast, sandwiches, and soups. May through October.
- Tamarack Cafe20.6 mi
Tamarack Cafe in downtown Inlet serves a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options, from traditional favorites and specialty bowls to creative salads, sandwiches, and burgers. The cafe also features an 18-hole mini-golf course.
- Blue Line Coffee House20.6 mi
Blue Line Coffee House offers Adirondack-inspired apparel, handcrafted mugs, and mountain-themed gifts, along with pre-packaged coffee and coffee accessories. Products are available for nationwide shipping, and local customers can order dr…
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4- The Park15.0 mi
Trying to find a fast food restaurant in Long Lake? Pay a visit to The Park. We offer a range of burgers, sides, ice cream, drinks and coffee options.
- Custard’s Last Stand15.0 mi
Custard's Last Stand is a historic ice cream shop in Long Lake, established in 1958, serving a variety of soft frozen custard & hard ice cream, sundaes, specialty shakes, floats, and ice cream sodas. They also offer merchandise and gift cards.
- Skyline Ice Cream17.2 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Tupper Lake since 1985 — vanilla and black-raspberry twists, gelato, Dole Whip, and Michigans, now with an expanded burger-and-fries menu.
- Northern Lights Creamery Inc.20.9 mi
An Inlet institution for 40-plus years, a short walk from Arrowhead Park on Fourth Lake — soft serve, homemade gelato, floats, flurries, and specialty sundaes.
— 15.0 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
4- Brookside Hops & Hoagies15.0 mi
Brookside Hops & Hoagies is a casual, family-friendly shop in Long Lake, founded in 2023, offering craft beers and hoagies made with fresh ingredients and Boars Head deli meats. It operates Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar16.4 mi
Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar in Tupper Lake offers 8 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a sports bar, and outdoor seating with food and drinks for family fun.
- Raquette River Brewing16.7 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- Hex and Hop Tasting Room - Blue Mountain Lake18.6 mi
Hex and Hop is a craft brewery and meadery located in Bloomingdale, New York. They offer full-flavored, high-quality craft beer and mead, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, emphasizing community and craft.
— 15.0 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
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4- Forked Lake Campground13.0 mi
Forked Lake Campground is situated on the east shore of 1248-acre Forked Lake. This remote campground offers a great wilderness experience, featuring beautiful surroundings and comprehensive planning for visitors.
- Norridgewock Lodge14.0 mi
NORRIDGEWOCK LODGE, an oasis in the Adirondack Mountains. Our lakeside resort is the perfect remote vacation in the wilderness of the Beaver River. Book online!
- Tioga Point Campground - Lean-To - Site #814.1 mi
Tioga Point Campground is a primitive campground located in Raquette Lake, NY with 15 lean-tos and 10 tent sites.
- Blueberry Hill Motel, Long Lake, NY14.1 mi
Blueberry Hill Motel offers a variety of rooms and a cabin in Long Lake, NY, centrally located in the Adirondack Park. Guests have access to private beachfront facilities at its sister property, Sandy Point, just one mile away.
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4- John Dillon Park10.9 mi
John Dillon Park, run by Paul Smith's College, is an accessible outdoor recreation area in Long Lake featuring a 3.5-mile accessible trail system, lean-tos, and fishing access. It is closed for the summer 2026 season for water system impro…
- Camp Pine Knot15.8 mi
William West Durant's 1877 compound on Raquette Lake — the camp that invented the Adirondack Great Camp style. Now SUNY Cortland's Huntington Memorial Camp, an outdoor-education center with occasional public programs.
- Raquette Lake Navigation Cruise16.0 mi
Raquette Lake Navigation Company offers dining, sightseeing, and special event cruises on Raquette Lake in New York. This family-owned and operated business has been providing scenic experiences aboard the W.W. Durant since 1991.
- BLUE MOUNTAIN CENTER17.3 mi
Blue Mountain Center is a working community of writers, artists, and activists set in the heart of the Adirondacks, the largest state park in the continental U.S.
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- Where is Little Charley Pond located?Little Charley Pond is a pond in the Long Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Little Charley Pond?Little Charley Pond has a surface area of approximately 23 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Little Charley Pond?Little Charley Pond has a maximum depth of 41 feet, with a mean depth of 18.7 feet.
- Is Little Charley Pond open to the public?Yes, Little Charley 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 Little Charley Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Little Charley Pond: 149 designated campsites, 1 lean-to or shelter. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.