Mud Pond.
Mud Pond in Keene is a five-acre water tucked into the backcountry—small enough that it rarely shows up on casual itineraries but accessible enough that locals know it as a midday detour or a quiet spot when the high-traffic waters are overrun. No fish data on file, which usually means either the pond winters out or nobody's bothered to sample it in years. The name is literal: expect soft margins, beaver work, and the kind of shoreline that demands waterproof boots if you plan to get close. Worth a look if you're already in the area and curious, but not a destination pond on its own.
Mud Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Perkett Mountain and Cassidy Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Before you launch.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
5 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.
- 01Poke-O-Moonshine Rock Climber ParkingTrailhead3.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Poke-O-Moonshine Hiker Parking3.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Poke-O-Moonshne Fire Tower Parking Area4.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Port Douglass Boat Launch Parking4.9 mipavedDirections →
- 05Willsboro Bay Boat Launch Parking6.5 mipavedDirections →
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
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- Monday Tuesday Grill17.0 mi
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Sip.
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- Life Church Cafe16.6 mi
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- Counter Space16.8 mi
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— 15.5 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
4- Sugar House Creamery15.4 mi
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- Whitebrook Dairy Bar16.4 mi
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- Cedar Run Bakery & Market19.6 mi
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— 15.4 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
2- R.F. McDougall's Pub17.8 mi
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- The Knock ADK18.3 mi
The Knock ADK is a restaurant and bar in Westport, NY, offering a plant-based dinner menu alongside classic and craft cocktails. They provide dinner reservations on non-show nights and welcome walk-ins on show nights.
— 17.8 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- Ice Jam Inn & Restaurant15.6 mi
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— 15.6 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
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- Where is Mud Pond located?Mud Pond is a pond in the Keene region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Mud Pond?Mud Pond has a surface area of approximately 5 acres, a small pond.
- 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: 9 designated campsites, 2 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.