Poker Pond.
Poker Pond is a four-acre pocket water in the Lake George Wild Forest — small enough that it reads more like a widening in a wetland corridor than a destination pond. No official fish survey data on record, and no marked trail appears on DEC maps, which suggests either informal local access or a bushwhack approach through private or state land that hasn't drawn enough traffic to warrant infrastructure. The name likely predates the Wild Forest designation — gaming references show up often in 19th-century Adirondack toponomy, though the story behind this one hasn't surfaced in regional historical records. Worth confirming access legality before heading in.
Poker Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Kellum Mountain and Hackensack Mountain.
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.
- 01Hudson River Nature TrailsTrailhead2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Edgecomb Pond Trailhead Parking5.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 03BIG HOLLOW ROAD PARKING LOT6.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Cat And Thomas Mountain Trailhead Parking6.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Buck Mt./Pilot Knob Parking Area6.8 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Oscar's Smokehouse1.8 mi
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- Canepa’s Pizza Shop1.9 mi
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- Deli & Meat Store of the North2.0 mi
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- Tommy Guns Pizzeria2.3 mi
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3- Caffe Vero7.4 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
- 9 Mile Coffee Co21.5 mi
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- Cupola Crepes21.6 mi
Family-run creperie at 1095 Main Street in Schroon Lake. Sweet and savory crepes (gluten-free batter available), scones, coffee, and soft serve. Wednesday through Sunday.
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4- Cate's Creamery6.1 mi
The main ice cream spot in the heart of Bolton Landing village on Lake George's quieter west shore — soft serve, hand-dipped hard ice cream, and slushies, a short stroll from the lakefront.
- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor7.3 mi
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- Lake George Baking Company7.3 mi
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- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor9.0 mi
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4- Bandstand Brew Works1.9 mi
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- George Henry's2.3 mi
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- Diamond Point Grille4.9 mi
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- Lake George Beach Club7.4 mi
Lively 2-story haunt on the water featuring classic American dishes, live music & TVs for sports.
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4- Lake George Escape Campground1.8 mi
Basic log cabins & trailers in a 178-acre riverfront resort with 2 outdoor pools, dining & a beach.
- Cornerstone Victorian B & B2.0 mi
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- Lake George Riverview Campground2.4 mi
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- Drake's Lakeside Cabins4.5 mi
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4- Revolution Rail Co. Thurman4.2 mi
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- The Promise Gardens Estate of the Adirondacks4.9 mi
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- Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort5.1 mi
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- Bolton Historical Museum5.8 mi
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- Where is Poker Pond located?Poker Pond is a pond in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Poker Pond?Poker Pond has a surface area of approximately 4 acres, a small pond.
- Is Poker Pond open to the public?Yes, Poker 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 Poker Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Poker Pond: 10 designated campsites, 2 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.