Little Simon Pond.
Little Simon Pond sits in the northern Tupper Lake region — 145 acres of quiet water in a working forest landscape where access details shift with seasonal logging roads and private land agreements. The pond sits at the kind of low elevation where ice-out comes early and the water warms faster than the High Peaks drainages to the south, which generally means earlier insect hatches and warmer swimming by mid-June. No fish survey data on file with DEC, which usually signals either unstocked water or a pond that hasn't drawn enough angling pressure to warrant a biological inventory. Check current access with local outfitters or the Tupper Lake town office — this isn't trailhead-and-lean-to country.
Little Simon Pond reaches a maximum depth of 105 feet, with a mean depth of 36 feet. Little Simon Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Buck Mountain and Mount Morris.
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.
- 01Goodman Mountain Parking AreaTrailhead5.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Bog River Falls Parking Area5.3 mipavedDirections →
- 03Coney Mountain Parking Area5.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 04DEC parking 2286946.3 mipavedDirections →
- 05Crusher Boat Launch Parking6.4 mipavedDirections →
- 06Axton Landing Parking6.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Ampersand Road Parking Lot7.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Deer Pond (Rt30/3) Trail Parking7.1 mipavedDirections →
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4- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club2.8 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.
- ADK Food Hub4.8 mi
A year-round market and casual eatery on Park Street in Tupper Lake, with a deli case, pantry staples, and a summer buffet built around the on-site Whitten Family Farm. Sunday farmhouse breakfast in July and August.
- Guido's Pizzeria4.8 mi
Guido's Pizzeria in Tupper Lake has been serving hand-thrown pizzas, subs, calzones, dinners, and wings since 1988. They offer free delivery within the Town of Tupper Lake on any size order and make fresh dough daily.
- Amado4.8 mi
A small restaurant on Cliff Avenue in Tupper Lake serving Brazilian dishes (moqueca, feijoada) alongside lamb pot pie, fish fry, and a clearly marked vegan section. Homemade desserts.
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4- Waypoint Cafe12.6 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.
- Blue Moon19.4 mi
Blue Moon Café in Saranac Lake offers dine-in, pick-up, and curbside delivery services. Guests can enjoy weekly specials, restaurant menus, baked goods, coffee, grocery items, and adult beverages.
- Origin Coffee19.5 mi
Origin Coffee Co is a specialty coffee shop with locations in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake serving a chef-driven breakfast and lunch menu.
- Nori's Village Market19.6 mi
Nori's Village Market and Riverside Cafe offers a market with organic and local produce, bulk foods, coffee, and teas, alongside a cafe serving natural, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and local meat options.
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4- Skyline Ice Cream4.5 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.
- The Park13.0 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 Stand13.0 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.
- Mark Twain Maple Works18.2 mi
Mark Twain Maple Works produces New York State maple syrup on the shore of Saranac Lake in the Adirondack Park. They have been making syrup since 2013, expanding their operation and offering various grades.
Drink.
4- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar3.9 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 Brewing5.0 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- Brookside Hops & Hoagies12.9 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.
- The 1892 Bar & Grille18.0 mi
The 1892 Bar & Grille is a locally owned rustic bar and restaurant in Lake Clear, NY, offering homemade food. Recently under new ownership, it brings fresh energy and an updated menu to its patrons.
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4- Pine Terrace Motel & Resort3.3 mi
Waterfront motel offers basic cabins with kitchens & WiFi plus pool & tennis courts.
- Red Top Inn LLC3.3 mi
No-frills lodgings by Tupper Lake with boat rentals and nightly bonfires by the lake.
- Trailhead Hotel in Tupper Lake, NY4.8 mi
A motel on Park Street in Tupper Lake with an outdoor pool, basketball court, putting green, mini-golf, free breakfast, and voice-controlled smart-room features. ADA-accessible rooms available.
- Park Motel and Cabins4.8 mi
Woodsy rooms & cabins in a family-owned motel offering an outdoor pool & free continental breakfast.
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4- The Wild Center4.4 mi
Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
- Adirondack Railroad6.2 mi
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train experiences through the beautiful outdoor scenery of New York, departing from stations in Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake. They provide various themed rides, including special events and multi-hour…
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory7.0 mi
Free 2-Day Space Camp at the Adirondack Sky Center Calling all future space explorers— get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! Join us to explore some of the most fascinating topics in outer space! We’ll cover black holes, space tra…
- John Dillon Park10.5 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…
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- Where is Little Simon Pond located?Little Simon Pond is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Little Simon Pond?Little Simon Pond has a surface area of approximately 145 acres, a mid-sized water.
- How deep is Little Simon Pond?Little Simon Pond has a maximum depth of 105 feet, with a mean depth of 36.1 feet.
- Is Little Simon Pond open to the public?Yes, Little Simon 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 Simon Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Little Simon Pond: 71 designated campsites, 10 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.