Shingle Pond.
Shingle Pond is an 18-acre water tucked into the working forest southwest of Tupper Lake — small enough that it doesn't pull a crowd, large enough that it holds its own quiet presence in the low country between the High Peaks and the St. Regis Canoe Area. No fish data on record, which usually means either it doesn't hold fish or no one's bothered to sample it in decades; either way, it's not a fishing destination. Access is likely gated logging road or private easement — check with the local DEC office in Ray Brook before making the drive.
Shingle Pond has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
3 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.
- 01Harpers Falls Parking AreaTrailhead1.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Lampson Falls Parking Area3.5 mipavedDirections →
- 03Middle Branch Parking Lot5.3 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Shingle Pond located?Shingle Pond is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Shingle Pond?Shingle Pond has a surface area of approximately 18 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Shingle Pond open to the public?Yes, Shingle 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 Shingle Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Shingle Pond: 4 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.