Slang Pond.
Slang Pond is a 52-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — the kind of mid-sized pond that doesn't pull headlines but holds its own as a paddle destination or a quiet fishing spot if you're already in the area. No fish species data on record, which likely means it hasn't been stocked or surveyed in recent years, though brook trout or perch wouldn't be out of the question in a pond this size. Access details are thin — check with the local DEC office or a Tupper Lake outfitter for current conditions and put-in options. Worth a look if you're working through the lesser-known waters in the northwest quadrant.
Slang Pond reaches a maximum depth of 23 feet, with a mean depth of 13 feet. Slang Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Long Pond Mountain and East Pond Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
12 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.
- 01Little Square Pond Trail ParkingTrailhead1.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Middle Pond Parking1.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Horseshoe Pond Trail Parking1.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Hoel Pond Water Access Parking2.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Polliwog Pond Water Access Parking2.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Floodwood Crossing Parking Lot2.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 07East Pine Pond Fishing Access Parking2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Floodwood Road, Gordon Pond Parking2.4 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Slang Pond located?Slang Pond is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Slang Pond?Slang Pond has a surface area of approximately 52 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Slang Pond?Slang Pond has a maximum depth of 23 feet, with a mean depth of 12.5 feet.
- Is Slang Pond open to the public?Yes, Slang 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 Slang Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Slang Pond: 320 designated campsites, 6 lean-tos or shelters, 1 listed campground. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.