Lower Cat Pond.
Lower Cat Pond is an 11-acre pocket tucked into the Long Lake township — small enough that it doesn't pull crowds, large enough that it holds water through dry summers and registers on the old survey maps. No fish stocking records, no trail register, no lean-to — this is the kind of water that shows up in deed descriptions and on paddlers' mental lists of "ponds I've passed but never stopped at." The name suggests an Upper Cat Pond somewhere upstream, but the naming logic of these old working-forest waters doesn't always survive into the present. Best guess for access: private logging roads or a bushwhack off a larger route — check current ownership and ask locally before heading in.
Lower Cat Pond reaches a maximum depth of 40 feet, with a mean depth of 15 feet. Lower Cat Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Cat Mountain and Buck Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
9 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.
- 01Stony Pond RoadTrailhead1.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Round Lake1.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Sabattis Road Horse Parking2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Headquarters Parking Lot2.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Sabattis Parking Lot4.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Coney Mountain Parking Area4.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Goodman Mountain Parking Area5.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Bog River Falls Parking Area6.4 mipavedDirections →
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4- Northern Borne7.2 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.
- Long View Lodge Restaurant7.4 mi
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- Long Lake Diner & Owl’s Head Pub7.4 mi
Long Lake Diner & Owl's Head Pub has been proudly serving food, beverages, and memories since 2004.
- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club10.9 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.
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4- Waypoint Cafe7.1 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 Shop13.2 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 Cafe23.4 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 House23.4 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 Park7.5 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 Stand7.5 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 Cream13.3 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.23.5 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.
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4- Brookside Hops & Hoagies7.5 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 Bar12.5 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 Brewing13.3 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 Lake13.4 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.
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4- Adirondack Hotel7.1 mi
A 20-room hotel from the 1850s on Long Lake's main street, with a fine-dining room, a casual lakeview taproom, and a veranda that earns its keep from June through foliage.
- Motel Long Lake & Cottages7.2 mi
A family-owned lakefront property on Dock Road in Long Lake with 8 motel rooms and 18 cottages on 3.4 acres of frontage. Private beach, two boat docks, boat rentals, and walking distance to the hamlet.
- Sandy Point Motel7.3 mi
A seasonal lakefront motel on Deerland Road in Long Lake with 11 units (six standard rooms, five efficiencies), each with a private screened porch facing the lake.
- Journey's End Lodging7.3 mi
Four lakeview cottages (one, two, and three bedrooms) plus a two-story lake house sleeping eight, on the wooded shore of Long Lake a mile south of the hamlet. Open May through November.
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4- John Dillon Park3.1 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…
- Adirondack Experience — Museum on Blue Mountain Lake12.1 mi
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- BLUE MOUNTAIN CENTER13.1 mi
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- Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station13.2 mi
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- Where is Lower Cat Pond located?Lower Cat Pond is a pond in the Long Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Lower Cat Pond?Lower Cat Pond has a surface area of approximately 11 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Lower Cat Pond?Lower Cat Pond has a maximum depth of 40 feet, with a mean depth of 15.4 feet.
- Is Lower Cat Pond open to the public?Yes, Lower Cat 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 Lower Cat Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Lower Cat Pond: 74 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.