Rice Pond.
Rice Pond is a 12-acre pocket water in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough that it doesn't pull much traffic, which is exactly the point if you're looking for a quiet paddle or a casting session without the ski boats. No public data on what swims here, so bring a rod and report back; ponds this size in the southern Adirondacks tend to hold panfish, pickerel, or small bass if they're not acidic. Access details are thin, but in this part of the Park that often means a bushwhack, a carry from a seasonal road, or permission from a landowner who knows your name.
Rice Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Cobble Mountain and Colson Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
4 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.
- 01Creek Road Parking LotTrailhead4.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Tenant Creek Falls Parking Area5.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Sacandaga6.3 mipavedDirections →
- 04Bakertown Parking Area7.0 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Klippel's Kozy Korner Cafe6.2 mi
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- The Local6.3 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
- Alpine Grille8.3 mi
A long-running roadside steak-and-seafood house on the Sacandaga, between Northville and Wells. Generous portions, a lively bar, and the kind of dining room where the staff knows the regulars by name. Reservations recommended on weekends.
- Lanzi's on the Lake12.1 mi
An Italian restaurant and wedding venue on Route 30 in Mayfield on the Great Sacandaga shore, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a large deck, and event capacity up to 200.
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4- ADK Blend6.3 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- Uncle Carl's Coffee11.3 mi
Uncle Carl's Coffee serves expertly crafted coffees, artisan teas, pastries, and light savory bites. They also offer daily quiche and bagels, along with homemade soups, frozen meals, local meats, and cheeses.
- The PERKS of Speculator18.4 mi
Speculator coffee shop and bakery at 2855 NY-30. Specialty coffee, espresso, fresh-baked bagels and pastries, plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Gluten-free options across the bakery case.
- Caffe Vero21.7 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
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4- The Village Scoop6.4 mi
A walk-up ice cream shop on Northville's Main Street at the north tip of Great Sacandaga Lake — hard ice cream and soft serve with a wide flavor selection.
- Cree-Mee Freeze6.5 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- Zippy's Ice Cream15.7 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Mayfield near the Park's southern gateway and Great Sacandaga Lake, known for dense, cold soft serve with weekly flavors like maple and coffee.
- Speculator Creamery18.6 mi
A family-run village creamery anchoring Speculator's tiny downtown near Lake Pleasant — a genuine community summer hub. Wide-ranging soft-serve flavors, the 16oz Nor'Easter blend, and hand-dipped hard ice cream. Roughly May through September.
Drink.
4- Sport Island Pub6.9 mi
Sport Island Pub offers great food, refreshing drinks, and friendly entertainment on the Great Sacandaga Lake. This family-run restaurant, with three generations of service, invites you to enjoy exquisite dishes for dine-in or take-out.
- South Shore Dive7.3 mi
South Shore Dive: Casual dining on Great Sacandaga Lake. Made-to-order meals, craft cocktails, lake views. Book now in upstate NY!
- Sacandaga Spirits15.5 mi
Located in Mayfield, Sacandaga Spirits offers a selection of handcrafted wines, liquors, and ciders. Visitors are invited to experience their local Adirondack offerings.
- The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub16.9 mi
The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne Online ordering, online order accepting credit card, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Fast, Relaxed, Healthy and stylish dining experience., Catering and Gi…
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4- Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds and Bar3.3 mi
Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds offers waterfront cabin rentals and RV site lots on Great Sacandaga Lake. Amenities include a private beach, dock rentals, on-site bar, and various recreational activities.
- Great Sacandaga Pines5.3 mi
Great Sacandaga Pines offers nine knotty pine cabins spread across a 13-acre wooded site with 565 feet of private sandy beach on Great Sacandaga Lake.
- Inn At the Bridge6.4 mi
A historic six-room inn on the shore of the Great Sacandaga Lake in Northville, with its own marina, full-property rentals, and a setup built for small weddings.
- The Orendaga6.5 mi
A quaint guesthouse with suites & cabins, with a private lakeside beach & an art gallery on-site.
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4- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge5.7 mi
The Historic Copeland Covered Bridge is a 35-foot Queenpost truss bridge built in 1879 by Arad Copeland in Edinburg, Saratoga County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is the only covered bridge remaining in Saratoga C…
- Grandview Mini Golf15.8 mi
An 18-hole lakeside mini golf course on Great Sacandaga Lake in Mayfield, with an arcade, ice cream novelties, snacks, and party hosting — reachable by boat or car. Open seven days, noon to 8pm; $8 unlimited all-day play.
- Tubby Tubes River Co.16.5 mi
An outfitter for lazy-river tubing on the Lower Hudson in Lake Luzerne, with guided trips, tubes, life jackets, and shuttle included. Ages 2 and up. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
- Ampersand Christine Falls17.6 mi
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- Where is Rice Pond located?Rice Pond is a pond in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Rice Pond?Rice Pond has a surface area of approximately 12 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Rice Pond open to the public?Yes, Rice 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 Rice Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Rice Pond: 19 designated campsites, 4 lean-tos or shelters, 1 listed campground. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.