Schley Pond.
Schley Pond is a three-acre pocket water in the Raquette Lake region — small enough that it rarely shows up on recreation maps and quiet enough that it holds its own logic in a township defined by bigger water and boat traffic. No fish stocking records on file, no formal trail system documented, no lean-to within shouting distance. It's the kind of pond that exists more as a map dot than a destination — worth knowing about if you're already in the area and curious, but not the reason you drive to Raquette Lake. Best approached as a bushwhack objective or a incidental stop if you're poking around the drainage between the bigger named waters.
Schley Pond reaches a maximum depth of 2 feet, with a mean depth of 2 feet. Schley Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Frederica Mountain and Webb 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.
- 01Lake Lila Parking AreaTrailhead2.9 mi
- 02Lake Lila Parking Lot2.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Roadside pull-off5.5 miverified pinDirections →
- 04Roadside pull-off5.8 miverified pinDirections →
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4- Big Moose Station Restaurant15.8 mi
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- Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack17.0 mi
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack is a family restaurant and bar with four Adirondack locations, offering homemade pizza, wings, and seafood. Guests can enjoy sports on high-def TVs, a full bar, and live music.
- Long View Lodge Restaurant17.5 mi
Long View Lodge Restaurant on Long Lake offers a full-service dining experience with an award-winning chef. Known for its quality ingredients and an ever-changing menu in a warm, inviting Adirondack setting, no reservations are necessary.
- The Tavern17.9 mi
Located at 5520 state route 28 in Eagle Bay, NY.
— 15.8 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
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4- Waypoint Cafe18.4 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.
- Tamarack Cafe19.0 mi
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- Blue Line Coffee House19.0 mi
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- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop21.1 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.
— 18.4 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
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4- The Park18.7 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 Stand18.7 mi
Custard's Last Stand is a historic ice cream shop in Long Lake, established in 1958, serving a variety of soft frozen custard & hard ice cream, sundaes, specialty shakes, floats, and ice cream sodas. They also offer merchandise and gift cards.
- Northern Lights Creamery Inc.19.4 mi
An Inlet institution for 40-plus years, a short walk from Arrowhead Park on Fourth Lake — soft serve, homemade gelato, floats, flurries, and specialty sundaes.
- Skyline Ice Cream21.0 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Tupper Lake since 1985 — vanilla and black-raspberry twists, gelato, Dole Whip, and Michigans, now with an expanded burger-and-fries menu.
— 18.7 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
4- Brookside Hops & Hoagies18.7 mi
Brookside Hops & Hoagies is a casual, family-friendly shop in Long Lake, founded in 2023, offering craft beers and hoagies made with fresh ingredients and Boars Head deli meats. It operates Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.
- Daiker's19.6 mi
Daikers is an Adirondack pitstop in Old Forge, NY, offering seasonal and local dining with a deck overlooking Fourth Lake. Their caring and committed staff ensure a fantastic experience for guests.
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar20.3 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 Brewing20.5 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
— 18.7 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
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4- Norridgewock Lodge10.4 mi
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- The Waldheim14.0 mi
A rustic resort with log-cottages featuring porches with lake views, plus 3 included meals a day.
- Brightside on Raquette Lake14.6 mi
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- Tioga Point Campground - Lean-To - Site #614.7 mi
Tioga Point Campground is a primitive campground located in Raquette Lake, NY with 15 lean-tos and 10 tent sites.
See.
4- John Dillon Park14.8 mi
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- Raquette Lake Navigation Cruise16.1 mi
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- Camp Pine Knot16.3 mi
William West Durant's 1877 compound on Raquette Lake — the camp that invented the Adirondack Great Camp style. Now SUNY Cortland's Huntington Memorial Camp, an outdoor-education center with occasional public programs.
- BLUE MOUNTAIN CENTER19.5 mi
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- Where is Schley Pond located?Schley Pond is a pond in the Raquette Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Schley Pond?Schley Pond has a surface area of approximately 3 acres, a small pond.
- How deep is Schley Pond?Schley Pond has a maximum depth of 2 feet, with a mean depth of 1.6 feet.
- Is Schley Pond open to the public?Yes, Schley 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 Schley Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Schley Pond: 95 designated campsites, 6 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.