Slouch Pond.
Slouch Pond is a 9-acre pocket of water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it rarely shows up on anything but the most detailed maps, and remote enough that getting there requires either local knowledge or a willingness to bushwhack. No maintained trail, no official access, no fish stocking records on file with DEC. The name itself suggests a pond that sits low and quiet in a depression, likely beaver-influenced, possibly marshy at the edges — the kind of place that only matters if you're the person who knows where it is. If you're asking about Slouch Pond, you've probably already been there.
Slouch Pond reaches a maximum depth of 5 feet, with a mean depth of 3 feet. Slouch Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Bear Mountain and Oclare Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
10 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.
- 01Copper Rock Falls Parking AreaTrailhead2.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 02First Brook Parking Area2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Newbridge Parking Area2.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Tooley Pond Mtn. Parking Area2.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Tooley Pond Mtn Parking Area North2.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Tooley Pond Campsite Parking Area3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Tooley Pond Parking Area3.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Spruce Mtn. Road Parking Area3.8 miunpavedDirections →
+2 more on the map above
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4- PorkBusters BBQ23.5 mi
PorkBusters BBQ is a Tupper Lake restaurant serving barbecue dishes seven days a week from 11 AM to 9 PM. They offer a menu for dine-in or takeout, plus catering for parties and events.
- Amado24.8 mi
A small restaurant on Cliff Avenue in Tupper Lake serving Brazilian dishes (moqueca, feijoada) alongside lamb pot pie, fish fry, and a clearly marked vegan section. Homemade desserts.
- Guido's Pizzeria24.9 mi
Guido's Pizzeria in Tupper Lake has been serving hand-thrown pizzas, subs, calzones, dinners, and wings since 1988. They offer free delivery within the Town of Tupper Lake on any size order and make fresh dough daily.
- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club24.9 mi
The Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar at Tupper Lake Golf Club offers a full bar, weekly specials, and hosts events and weddings. Open to the public, enjoy meals with a view of the golf course.
— 23.5 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Drink.
2- Raquette River Brewing24.2 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar25.0 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.
— 24.2 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
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3- The Lodge at Seveys11.1 mi
The Lodge @ Seveys is a spacious and recently remodeled facility that serves as the perfect family getaway in the heart of the Adirondacks. With seven bedrooms accommodating up to fourteen people, the lodge features a fully equipped…
- Red Top Inn LLC24.4 mi
No-frills lodgings by Tupper Lake with boat rentals and nightly bonfires by the lake.
- Pine Terrace Motel & Resort24.6 mi
Waterfront motel offers basic cabins with kitchens & WiFi plus pool & tennis courts.
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2- Adirondack Railroad23.9 mi
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train experiences through the beautiful outdoor scenery of New York, departing from stations in Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake. They provide various themed rides, including special events and multi-hour…
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory24.1 mi
Free 2-Day Space Camp at the Adirondack Sky Center Calling all future space explorers— get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! Join us to explore some of the most fascinating topics in outer space! We’ll cover black holes, space tra…
— 23.9 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Slouch Pond located?Slouch Pond is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Slouch Pond?Slouch Pond has a surface area of approximately 9 acres, a small pond.
- How deep is Slouch Pond?Slouch Pond has a maximum depth of 5 feet, with a mean depth of 2.6 feet.
- Is Slouch Pond open to the public?Yes, Slouch 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 Slouch Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Slouch Pond: 7 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.