Snake Pond.
Snake Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Old Forge township — small enough that it likely holds more interest as a bushwhack destination or a map curiosity than as a fishing or paddling target. No fish species on record, no formal trail access, no established campsites. These kinds of minor ponds often serve as waypoints for hunters, trappers, or off-trail navigators working between better-known waters — functional features in the working forest rather than recreational destinations. If you're headed that way, bring a compass and a reason.
Snake Pond has public access.
The water, surveyed.
- Peak foliage from the water — the best seats in the Park are in a canoe this month.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The waters.
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- Where is Snake Pond located?Snake Pond is a pond in the Old Forge region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Snake Pond?Snake Pond has a surface area of approximately 2 acres, a small pond.
- Is Snake Pond open to the public?Yes, Snake Pond has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.