Mud Pond.
Mud Pond is a small, shallow body of water common to multiple locations across the Adirondack Park — at least a dozen ponds share the name. Most are accessed via unmarked paths or bushwhack; consult topographic maps and confirm the specific coordinates before heading out.
Mud Pond reaches a maximum depth of 6 feet, with a mean depth of 2 feet. Mud Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Topknot Mountain and Ellenburg 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.
- 01Lyon Mountain Trail Parking AreaTrailhead2.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Wilfred King Parking Area2.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Chazy Lake Road Parking Area3.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Bridge Road Parking Area3.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Nys Route 374 Field Parking Area5.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Smith Road Parking Area5.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Route 374 Parking Area6.1 mipavedDirections →
- 08Route 374 Spring Parking Area6.2 mipavedDirections →
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- Where is Mud Pond located?Mud Pond is a pond in the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How deep is Mud Pond?Mud Pond has a maximum depth of 6 feet, with a mean depth of 2.3 feet.
- Is Mud Pond open to the public?Yes, Mud 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 Mud Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Mud Pond: 3 designated campsites, 1 lean-to or shelter. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.