Sly Pond.
Sly Pond holds 44 acres in the southeast corner of the Adirondack Park — Lake George Wild Forest territory, where the landscape shifts from big water and tourist infrastructure to quieter second-growth woods and seasonal camps. No fish species on record, which usually means limited access, private shoreline, or both; ponds this size in the Lake George region often sit behind seasonal residences or older club land with complicated right-of-way histories. Worth a DEC access inquiry if you're working the area — sometimes these mid-sized ponds surprise with a carry-in launch or an unmarked footpath from a nearby forest road.
Sly Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Pilot Knob and Burnt Hill.
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.
- 01Inman Pond Trailhead ParkingTrailhead2.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Buck Mt./Pilot Knob Parking Area4.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Upper Hogtown Parking Area5.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 04SHELVING ROCK AREA CAMPSITE 8 PARKING LOT5.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 05SHELVING ROCK AREA CAMPSITE 1 PARKING LOT5.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Buck Mt./Shelving Rock Road Parking Area5.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 07SHELVING ROCK AREA CAMPSITE 2 PARKING LOT5.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 08SHELVING ROCK AREA CAMPSITE 11 PARKING LOT6.0 miunpavedDirections →
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
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4- Antonio's Bayside Bistro3.1 mi
Discover a unique dining experience at Antonio's Bayside Bistro, where tradition meets innovation on the serene shores of Lake George. Enjoy exquisite Italian cuisine, breathtaking views, and warm hospitality.
- Lone Bull Pancake & Steak House5.0 mi
Hearty plates of traditional daytime fare round out the menu at this seasonal, rustic establishment.
- Bistro LeRoux5.4 mi
Local, French-accented cuisine with multiple rooms displaying artwork & views of the open kitchen.
- Lake George Olive Oil Co.6.5 mi
Lake George Olive Oil Co. is a family-owned business offering a wide selection of fresh extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and gourmet foods. Visitors can sample from over 50 varieties at their Lake George and Glens Falls loc…
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4- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor6.4 mi
Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor in Lake George offers ice cream and frozen yogurt at inexpensive prices. Located at 327 Canada St, it provides take-out service and accepts credit cards.
- Lake George Baking Company6.5 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Cate's Creamery7.6 mi
The main ice cream spot in the heart of Bolton Landing village on Lake George's quieter west shore — soft serve, hand-dipped hard ice cream, and slushies, a short stroll from the lakefront.
- Martha's Dandee Creme8.9 mi
The definitive gateway ice cream stand into the Adirondacks, marked by its towering rooster sign on Route 9 in Queensbury. Towering swirls of soft serve in dozens of handmade flavors plus a grill menu, spring through early fall.
Drink.
4- Ridge Terrace Restaurant-Cocktail Lounge2.1 mi
The Ridge Terrace is a chef-owned and operated restaurant in Lake George, NY, celebrating its 60th season. They offer a diverse menu, including a children's menu, and can accommodate special dietary requests.
- Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery3.9 mi
Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, located in the Adirondack Mountains, crafts a variety of spirits including vodka, gin, moonshine, and whiskeys. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful tasting room offering specialty cocktails, local beer, wine,…
- Adirondack Bar and Grill4.3 mi
We pride ourselves on our seasonally inspired American classics and fresh ingredients in the meals we serve. Our food and drink options will have you coming back to troy something new each time!
- Diamond Point Grille5.2 mi
Diamond Point Grille is a casual family restaurant located in Diamond Point, NY, on Lake George. It specializes as a fish and burger joint, serving simple comfort food made with local, affordable ingredients in a relaxed setting.
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4- Bayside Resort Lake George3.1 mi
A family-run resort (formerly Dunham's Bay Resort) on Route 9L at Dunham's Bay, with rooms, cabins, and cottages renovated in 2023, an indoor pool, a private beach, 100 acres of private trails, and Antonio's Bayside Bistro on site.
- Moose Hillock Camping Resorts - NY3.8 mi
Moose Hillock Camping Resort in Fort Ann, NY, offers spacious, private campsites and Adirondack cabin rentals near Lake George. It features the Northeast's largest heated swimming pool and full hook-up RV sites with water, sewer, cable TV,…
- Moose Hillock Camping Resort3.9 mi
A modern camping resort in Warren with Adirondack cabins, RV sites, and tent sites. Each RV site has full hookups; the Aloha Beach Tropic Pool is the largest heated pool in the Northeast.
- Depe Dene Lakeside Resort5.0 mi
Waterfront property offering homey accommodations, plus a heated pool, sports courts & a beach.
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4- Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob2.1 mi
Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob offers a moderately steep, 0.7-mile hike to a gazebo with expansive views of Lake George and the Adirondacks. An additional blue trail leads to a seasonal waterfall.
- Dunham Bay Marsh3.3 mi
Peat swamps, bog thickets & other unique areas for kayaking, canoeing & wildlife-watching.
- Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort5.1 mi
Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort offers private guided boat tours of Lake George on a 24-foot bowrider motorboat. Guests enjoy sightseeing, swimming, tubing, and cliff jumping with an experienced captain.
- Lake George Battlefield Park6.4 mi
Visitors to the Lake George Battlefield can see the sites of the Battle of Lake George (1755), which was part of the siege of Fort William Henry (1757) and a major military camp throughout the French and Indian War (1754-1763).
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- Where is Sly Pond located?Sly Pond is a pond in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Sly Pond?Sly Pond has a surface area of approximately 44 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Sly Pond open to the public?Yes, Sly 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 Sly Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Sly Pond: 54 designated campsites, 3 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.