Smith Pond.
Smith Pond is a 38-acre water in the Brant Lake region — quiet, unassuming, and largely outside the recreational spotlight that hits the bigger lakes in Warren County. No state trail marker, no DEC campsite inventory, no fish stocking records in the public database — which means it's either private-access, poorly documented, or both. The Brant Lake area has a mix of historic camps, seasonal-lease land, and old logging roads that sometimes lead to small ponds like this one; Smith fits that pattern. If you're looking for it, start with the town clerk's office or a pre-1960 USGS quad — the kind of water that shows up on old maps but not in contemporary guidebooks.
Smith Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Baldwin Mountain and Grasshopper Hill.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
5 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.
- 01Brant Lake Boat LaunchTrailhead3.5 mipavedDirections →
- 02DEC parking 2282555.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Palmer Pond Parking Area5.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 04PHARAOH LAKE PARKING6.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Lily Pond Parking Area6.6 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Cafe Adirondack Restaurant & Wine Room1.7 mi
Please call 518-494-5800 for reservations, or to check for takeout and walk in availability.
- Jimbo's Club at the Point4.2 mi
A fine-dining room and private event venue on a 25-acre peninsula on Brant Lake, off Route 8. Weekly-changing menu, an award-winning wine list, and wedding bookings for the full property.
- Sticks & Stones Wood Fired Bistro & Bar7.5 mi
Sticks and Stones Wood fired Bistro and Bar, Menu, Events, Catering, Location, Adirondack style private parties.
- DeCesare's Pizzeria8.4 mi
DeCesare's Pizzeria in Schroon Lake offers a menu of pizza, Italian dishes, and salads. They provide online ordering for both carryout and delivery.
Sip.
3- 9 Mile Coffee Co8.9 mi
9 Mile Coffee Co. is a coffee shop in downtown Schroon Lake, NY, serving a variety of coffees, teas, smoothies, sandwiches, and soups. They also sell their custom coffee blends and gift cards online.
- Cupola Crepes9.0 mi
Family-run creperie at 1095 Main Street in Schroon Lake. Sweet and savory crepes (gluten-free batter available), scones, coffee, and soft serve. Wednesday through Sunday.
- Caffe Vero20.2 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
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4- Stone Bridge Ice Cream1.8 mi
Stone Bridge Ice Cream is a seasonal stand located 2.5 miles from the Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, offering over 40 flavors of soft serve, custom ice cream cakes, and signature sundaes. It features outdoor seating and a kids' swing set.
- Crossroads Ice Cream3.5 mi
The ice cream counter at The Crossroads, a country and outdoors store off I-87 Exit 25 in Chestertown between Schroon and Brant Lake — hard and soft ice cream on the road north.
- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor4.0 mi
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- The Hungry Crow Market & Café9.4 mi
A downtown North Creek market and cafe serving soft serve alongside scratch-made desserts, next to Hudson River Trading Co. — the cone stop in the Gore and Upper Hudson area.
Drink.
4- Black Bear Restaurant & Bar1.7 mi
Black Bear Restaurant & Bar is an American eatery in Pottersville, NY, offering comfort food, sandwiches, and breakfast. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, quick service, and popular dishes like meatloaf and gravy fries.
- The Hub3.4 mi
The Hub is a cafe, restaurant, lounge, bar, and bike repair shop located in Brant Lake, also serving the Lake George, Loon Lake, Friends Lake, and Schroon Lake areas.
- Crazy Loon Distillery6.0 mi
At the Crazy Loon Distillery, we produce high quality Adirondack inspired craft spirits that reflect the innovative nature and peaceful mindset of the North Country of New York. We offer a lineup of flavorful craft spirits inspired by the…
- The Brown Swan and Tavern8.8 mi
The Brown Swan and Tavern in Schroon Lake, NY, offers Adirondacks-inspired cuisine with locally sourced ingredients in a family-friendly setting.
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4- Wakonda Family Campground0.2 mi
Wakonda Family Campground is a cooperative established in 1990, offering 132 campsites and 16 cottages on 82 acres. It features frontage on both private Lake Wakonda and the Schroon River.
- Riverside Pines2.5 mi
Riverside Pines offers cabins, tents, and RV sites along the Schroon River in Chestertown, NY. Enjoy seasonal RV sites, an open-air taproom, and proximity to Adirondack attractions.
- Hillcrest Cottages3.5 mi
Hillcrest Cottages, Brant Lake, New York, Cottages in the Adirondacks, Warren County
- Adirondack Pines Bed & Breakfast3.7 mi
Adirondack Pines offers lodging in an 1837 country farmhouse B&B and a renovated 3-bedroom vacation rental house, located minutes from Schroon Lake and area attractions.
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4- Town of Horicon Museum3.4 mi
The Brant Lake Museum is housed in an 1890s farmhouse, featuring period furniture, clothing, tools, and photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries. It also includes a Carriage House with military and local hotel exhibits.
- Natural Stone Bridge & Caves3.7 mi
Explore the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern U.S., carved by Trout Brook. Offers self-guided trails, adventure tours, and winter snowshoeing with ice formations.
- Godwin Preserve8.9 mi
Godwin Preserve in the Town of Bolton offers two hiking trails totaling 112 acres, with moderate difficulty. The Yellow Trail provides views of Amy's Park wetlands and High Nopit, while the Red Trail connects to Pole Hill Pond Preserve.
- North Creek Depot Museum9.4 mi
Saved from demolition, this 1872 landmark station is now a museum, heritage center, and cultural hub in historic North Creek, featuring a fabulous diorama and exhibits on the Adirondack Railroad, Theodore Roosevelt, and local history.
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- Where is Smith Pond located?Smith Pond is a pond in the Brant Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Smith Pond?Smith Pond has a surface area of approximately 38 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Smith Pond open to the public?Yes, Smith 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 Smith Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Smith Pond: 36 designated campsites, 1 lean-to or shelter, 4 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.