Stevenson's Pond.
Stevenson's Pond is a one-acre pocket of water in the Lake George region — small enough that it likely sits on private land or functions as a seasonal wetland rather than a destination fishery. No fish species on record, no nearby trails or peaks in the directory, which suggests it's either a named feature on older maps that predates modern recreation infrastructure or a residential pond that carries a historical surname. Waters this size in the Lake George corridor tend to be relics of 19th-century settlement — mill ponds, estate features, or bog margins that earned a name and kept it. Worth confirming access and ownership before planning a visit.
Stevenson's Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Buck Mountain and Pilot Knob.
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.
- 01Buck Mt./Pilot Knob Parking AreaTrailhead0.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 02SHELVING ROCK AREA CAMPSITE 11 PARKING LOT3.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 03SHELVING ROCK AREA CAMPSITE 12 PARKING LOT3.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Shelving Rock Road Parking Lot3.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Shelving Rock Road Parking Lot3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Lower Shelving Rock Rd/Day Use Parking Area3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Shelving Rock Road Parking Lot3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Shelving Rock Road Parking Lot3.2 miunpavedDirections →
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- Antonio's Bayside Bistro5.1 mi
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- The Olde Log Inn6.9 mi
American classics served in a log cabin with a stone fireplace & stuffed grizzly bear, plus a patio.
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3- Caffe Vero7.5 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
- 9 Mile Coffee Co23.2 mi
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4- Cate's Creamery3.1 mi
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- Lake George Baking Company7.4 mi
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4- Diamond Point Grille3.6 mi
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4- Blue Water Manor2.3 mi
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4- Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob2.9 mi
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- Where is Stevenson's Pond located?Stevenson's Pond is a pond in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Stevenson's Pond?Stevenson's Pond has a surface area of approximately 1 acres, a small pond.
- Is Stevenson's Pond open to the public?Yes, Stevenson's 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 Stevenson's Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Stevenson's Pond: 106 designated campsites, 4 lean-tos or shelters, 2 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.