Overshot Pond.
Overshot Pond is an 8-acre water tucked into the Paradox Lake region — remote enough that access and fishery data don't circulate in the usual channels, which tells you something about visitation. The name suggests mill or dam history, common in the eastern Adirondacks where 19th-century ironworks and timber operations left ponds behind when the infrastructure rotted out. Without a trailhead in the state's official inventory, this is either private-access or bushwhack territory — worth a DEC land classification check and a topo map before you commit to the hike. If you're already in the Paradox drainage for bass or lakers, Overshot is a side-quest for the curious.
Overshot Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Little Pidgeon Hill and Big Pidgeon Hill.
The water, surveyed.
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.
- 01Hammond Pond/Berrymill Flow Trail ParkingTrailhead4.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 02East Mill Flow - Round Pond Trail Parking5.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 03EAGLE LAKE/OTTER POND PARKING LOT6.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Tubmill Marsh/Short Swing Trail Parking6.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Walker Brook Parking Lot7.1 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Cupola Crepes12.5 mi
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— 19.7 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
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- Where is Overshot Pond located?Overshot Pond is a pond in the Paradox Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Overshot Pond?Overshot Pond has a surface area of approximately 8 acres, a small pond.
- Is Overshot Pond open to the public?Yes, Overshot 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 Overshot Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Overshot Pond: 10 designated campsites, 2 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.