Twin Ponds.
Twin Ponds sits north of Tupper Lake village in a wooded pocket of state land — small, quiet, and off the recreational radar for paddlers who typically track toward Raquette River or the bigger forest ponds. At 16 acres it's barely a blip on the topo, and without fish stocking data or a documented trout population it's more of a stop-and-look pond than a destination fishery. The value is in the stillness: no boat launch traffic, no motorboats, just a shallow basin and whatever brookies might have migrated upstream on their own. Best accessed by local knowledge or a willingness to bushwhack short distances from nearby forest roads.
Twin Ponds has public access. Summits nearby include Coffee Mountain and Hamilton Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
2 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.
- 01Clear Pond Parking AreaTrailhead4.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Lake Ozonia Parking Area6.7 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- PorkBusters BBQ21.7 mi
PorkBusters BBQ is a Tupper Lake restaurant serving barbecue dishes seven days a week from 11 AM to 9 PM. They offer a menu for dine-in or takeout, plus catering for parties and events.
- Amado23.3 mi
A small restaurant on Cliff Avenue in Tupper Lake serving Brazilian dishes (moqueca, feijoada) alongside lamb pot pie, fish fry, and a clearly marked vegan section. Homemade desserts.
- Guido's Pizzeria23.4 mi
Guido's Pizzeria in Tupper Lake has been serving hand-thrown pizzas, subs, calzones, dinners, and wings since 1988. They offer free delivery within the Town of Tupper Lake on any size order and make fresh dough daily.
- ADK Food Hub23.7 mi
A year-round market and casual eatery on Park Street in Tupper Lake, with a deli case, pantry staples, and a summer buffet built around the on-site Whitten Family Farm. Sunday farmhouse breakfast in July and August.
— 21.7 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
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1— 23.7 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
2- Raquette River Brewing23.1 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar24.2 mi
Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar in Tupper Lake offers 8 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a sports bar, and outdoor seating with food and drinks for family fun.
— 23.1 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Seveys13.1 mi
The Lodge @ Seveys is a spacious and recently remodeled facility that serves as the perfect family getaway in the heart of the Adirondacks. With seven bedrooms accommodating up to fourteen people, the lodge features a fully equipped…
- Fish Creek Pond Campground22.2 mi
This expansive campground offers 355 sites with direct water access to Fish Creek and Square Ponds, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming from May to October.
- The Point23.3 mi
An all-inclusive Great Camp on Upper Saranac Lake, built by William Avery Rockefeller II a century ago. The first Relais & Chateaux property in North America and the only Forbes Five Star property in Upstate New York. Adults-only, communal dining.
- Trailhead Hotel in Tupper Lake, NY23.7 mi
A motel on Park Street in Tupper Lake with an outdoor pool, basketball court, putting green, mini-golf, free breakfast, and voice-controlled smart-room features. ADA-accessible rooms available.
See.
4- Topridge20.7 mi
The sprawling Gilded Age estate Marjorie Merriweather Post built on Upper St. Regis Lake — later New York State's, now privately held. Best seen from the St. Regis lakes.
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory21.3 mi
Free 2-Day Space Camp at the Adirondack Sky Center Calling all future space explorers— get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! Join us to explore some of the most fascinating topics in outer space! We’ll cover black holes, space tra…
- Adirondack Railroad21.9 mi
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train experiences through the beautiful outdoor scenery of New York, departing from stations in Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake. They provide various themed rides, including special events and multi-hour…
- White Pine Camp23.3 mi
The 1907 Great Camp on Osgood Pond that served as Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House in the summer of 1926. Seasonal guided tours, and several cottages rent by the week.
— 20.7 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Twin Ponds located?Twin Ponds is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Twin Ponds?Twin Ponds has a surface area of approximately 16 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- 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.
- Can you camp at Twin Ponds?Within roughly seven miles of Twin Ponds: 5 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.