Sand Pond.
Sand Pond is a 29-acre stillwater tucked into the woods near Long Lake — small enough to skip the crowds, large enough to paddle a loop without circling back on yourself too quickly. No fish data on record, which usually means it's either too shallow and weedy for trout or it's been overlooked by DEC survey crews for decades; either way, it's more of a quiet-morning paddle than a fishing destination. Access details are sparse — typical for the smaller named ponds in the Long Lake corridor that sit a half-mile or more off the main routes. If you're poking around the dirt roads west of NY-30 and see a trailhead sign, it's probably worth the walk in with a canoe on your shoulders.
Sand Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Cat Mountain and Antediluvian Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
7 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.
- 01Stony Pond RoadTrailhead3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Round Lake3.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Headquarters Parking Lot3.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Sabattis Road Horse Parking3.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Sabattis Parking Lot4.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Coney Mountain Parking Area6.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Long Lake Boat Launch Parking6.7 mipavedDirections →
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4- Long View Lodge Restaurant6.1 mi
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- Northern Borne6.5 mi
Family-owned grocery and outdoor-supply store on Long Lake's Main Street, with organic, gluten-free, and vegan options plus a made-to-order deli counter. Camping and outdoor gear stocked alongside the grocery.
- Long Lake Diner & Owl’s Head Pub6.7 mi
Long Lake Diner & Owl's Head Pub has been proudly serving food, beverages, and memories since 2004.
- Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner12.1 mi
Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner: the best Diner in Indian Lake, NY. Order directly online today for takeout or delivery. Save money, support local business!
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4- Waypoint Cafe6.4 mi
Long Lake cafe at 1265 Main St. La Colombe coffee, homemade quiche, avocado toast, artisan sandwiches, salads, poke bowls, soups, and charcuterie. Closed Mondays; weeknight happy hour 4–6 p.m.
- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop11.6 mi
Seasonal coffee shop inside the 1895 schoolhouse that houses Blue Mountain Designs. Espresso, locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, baked goods, avocado toast, sandwiches, and soups. May through October.
- Tamarack Cafe21.5 mi
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- Blue Line Coffee House21.5 mi
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4- The Park6.8 mi
Trying to find a fast food restaurant in Long Lake? Pay a visit to The Park. We offer a range of burgers, sides, ice cream, drinks and coffee options.
- Custard’s Last Stand6.8 mi
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- Skyline Ice Cream15.3 mi
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- Northern Lights Creamery Inc.21.6 mi
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4- Brookside Hops & Hoagies6.8 mi
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- Hex and Hop Tasting Room - Blue Mountain Lake11.8 mi
Hex and Hop is a craft brewery and meadery located in Bloomingdale, New York. They offer full-flavored, high-quality craft beer and mead, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, emphasizing community and craft.
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar14.5 mi
Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar in Tupper Lake offers 8 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a sports bar, and outdoor seating with food and drinks for family fun.
- Raquette River Brewing15.4 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
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4- Sandy Point Motel6.3 mi
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- Blueberry Hill Motel, Long Lake, NY6.3 mi
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- Journey's End Lodging6.4 mi
Four lakeview cottages (one, two, and three bedrooms) plus a two-story lake house sleeping eight, on the wooded shore of Long Lake a mile south of the hamlet. Open May through November.
- Donnelly's Sunset Point6.5 mi
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4- John Dillon Park2.7 mi
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- Adirondack Experience — Museum on Blue Mountain Lake10.5 mi
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- BLUE MOUNTAIN CENTER11.3 mi
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- Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station11.7 mi
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- Where is Sand Pond located?Sand Pond is a pond in the Long Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Sand Pond?Sand Pond has a surface area of approximately 29 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Sand Pond open to the public?Yes, Sand 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 Sand Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Sand Pond: 72 designated campsites, 4 lean-tos or shelters, 1 listed campground. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.