Twin Ponds.
Twin Ponds is a 5-acre water in the Old Forge area — small enough that it likely sees minimal boat traffic and functions more as a destination for anglers willing to walk in than as a paddling feature. No fish species data on record, which in this region usually means brookies or splake if it's been stocked at all, though some of these backcountry ponds go fishless. The name suggests a dual-bowl or split-basin layout, common in the glacial topography around Old Forge where kettle ponds cluster in tight groups. Access details aren't widely documented, so expect either a short unmarked approach or private-land complications — worth a call to the Old Forge Visitor Center before committing to the hike.
Twin Ponds has public access.
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- Where is Twin Ponds located?Twin Ponds is a pond in the Old Forge region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Twin Ponds?Twin Ponds has a surface area of approximately 5 acres, a small pond.
- Is Twin Ponds open to the public?Yes, Twin Ponds has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.