Moose Pond.
Moose Pond is a 201-acre water northeast of Saranac Lake village — one of several mid-sized ponds in the working forest corridor between the village and the northern High Peaks. The pond sits in private timberland with limited public access, part of the patchwork of club waters and easement lands that define this section of the park. No formal boat launch or DEC campsite here — this is a paddle-in or hike-in proposition if you can arrange access, and the kind of water that stays quiet even in July. No fish species data on file, but ponds of this size and depth in this zone typically hold brookies or stocked rainbows.
Moose Pond reaches a maximum depth of 70 feet, with a mean depth of 29 feet. Moose Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Little McKenzie Mountain and Brewster Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
12 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.
- 01Moose Pond Fishing Access ParkingTrailhead0.6 mipavedDirections →
- 02Moose Pond Trail Parking1.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Baker Mtn. Parking3.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 04County Route 55 Parking Lot4.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Franklin Falls Pond Fishing Access Parking4.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Lake Colby Fishing Access Parking4.3 mipavedDirections →
- 07Bloomingdale Bog Parking Lot4.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Beta Parking for Jackrabbit Trail4.4 miunpavedDirections →
+4 more on the map above
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4- Our Plates4.6 mi
Our Plates offers Caribbean and Southern-inspired cuisine for pickup at 7 Broadway. Enjoy dishes like Empanadas Locas, Dominican Chimi Burgers, Bistec Encebollado, and Tres Leches cake.
- China Jade4.6 mi
A long-running Chinese restaurant on Saranac Lake's Main Street, doing classic American-Chinese standards for dine-in and takeout, Tuesday through Saturday.
- Owl's Nest Pizza Parlor4.7 mi
Owl's Nest Pizzeria is a local favorite in Saranac Lake, New York, offering New York Style pizza, wings, subs, and other munchies. Available for dine-in, take-out, and delivery, it's a convenient spot to grab a slice.
- Blue Line Brewery4.8 mi
A brewery and restaurant on Lake Flower Avenue in Saranac Lake, doing thin-crust South Shore-style bar pizza and Wing Wars-winning wings alongside the house beer. The third-oldest brewery in the Adirondacks.
Sip.
4- Saranac Juice1.6 mi
Cold-pressed juices, cleanses, protein elixirs, and nut mylks from Saranac River Ranch in Bloomingdale, made from organic produce grown on the farm or sourced from local Adirondack growers.
- Nori's Village Market4.5 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.
- Origin Coffee4.6 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.
- Blue Moon4.6 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.
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4- Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream5.2 mi
A fourth-generation Saranac Lake institution on a former dairy farm, serving exactly one rotating soft-serve flavor each day — twisted with vanilla on the same 1953 machine. Cash only; check the daily flavor. Memorial Day to Labor Day.
- Mountain Mist Custard5.3 mi
A summer fixture on the shore of Lake Flower in Saranac Lake, with picnic tables and a dock you can tie a boat to. Frozen custard and soft serve with weekly-rotating flavors, shakes, and sundaes.
- Mark Twain Maple Works5.9 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.
- Emma's Lake Placid Creamery7.6 mi
A 1950s-themed creamery in the heart of walkable Lake Placid, famous for its Maple Creme soft serve alongside 16 hard flavors, gelato, sorbet, and old-fashioned malts. The reliable apres-hike treat.
Drink.
4- Hex and Hop Brewing2.7 mi
Hex and Hop Brewing is a craft brewery and meadery in Bloomingdale, New York, making full-flavored, locally sourced beer and mead. They prioritize community and craft, using fresh, local ingredients.
- RiverTrail Beerworks4.4 mi
RiverTrail Beerworks is Saranac Lake’s only riverfront brewpub, located on the Saranac Lake River Walk and Rail Trail. It features a heated patio, firepits, two golf simulators, and serves lunch and dinner daily with house-brewed beers and…
- Bitters & Bones4.5 mi
Saranac Lake's only downtown brewery, restaurant, and bar, Bitters & Bones offers craft beer brewed upstairs, fresh local cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and craft cocktails. It features rooftop decks and unique private event spa…
- Ray Brook Brewhouse5.1 mi
Ray Brook Brewhouse is a unique brewery in Ray Brook, NY, offering wild and traditional brews paired with adventurous dishes made from local and exotic ingredients.
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4- Prescott House ADK4.3 mi
Welcome to Prescott House ADK, a cozy guesthouse in Saranac Lake that accommodates hikers, skiers, and history enthusiasts. The property features rooms with private or shared baths, a common kitchen, eating area, and a recreation room with…
- Hotel Saranac4.4 mi
Hotel Saranac — 100 Main Street, Saranac Lake. 1927-era National Register property reimagined as a modern boutique within the Hilton Curio Collection.
- voco Saranac Lake NY - Waterfront by IHG4.6 mi
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- Mountain Lake Inn4.8 mi
Down-to-earth hotel featuring lake views & a restaurant, as well as an indoor pool.
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4- Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage4.1 mi
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- Adirondack Carousel4.4 mi
A community-built carousel on Depot Street in Saranac Lake, with hand-carved Adirondack animals (bear, loon, deer, otter) instead of horses. Year-round, indoors, and the best rainy-day move in town for kids under 8.
- Ice Palace at the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival4.5 mi
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- Adirondack Birding Center4.6 mi
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- Where is Moose Pond located?Moose Pond is a pond in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Moose Pond?Moose Pond has a surface area of approximately 201 acres, a mid-sized water.
- How deep is Moose Pond?Moose Pond has a maximum depth of 70 feet, with a mean depth of 28.5 feet.
- Is Moose Pond open to the public?Yes, Moose 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 Moose Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Moose Pond: 21 designated campsites, 7 lean-tos or shelters, 1 listed campground. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.