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Twin Ponds

Twin Ponds sits in the Paradox Lake region — eight acres split into two small basins that likely share flow during high water but read as separate bodies most of the year. The ponds are typical of the mid-elevation plateau waters in this corner of the eastern Adirondacks: shallow, boggy margins, surrounded by mixed hardwood and softwood, more beaver sign than human traffic. No fish stocking records and no maintained trail access means this is a bushwhack destination or a local spot known by camp owners and hunters working the surrounding state land. If you're coming in, bring a map and a compass — and expect to share the shoreline with moose tracks.

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Pond
Surface
8 ac
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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Cupola Crepes
13.2 mi away
Restaurant
Paradox Brewery
6.0 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
17.7 mi away
Shelter
Moose Mt Pond Lean-To
3.4 mi away
§ On the water & nearby

Marinas, beaches, bait shops, and food

Marinas & launches (0)

No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.

Public beaches (0)

No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.

Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (1)
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (15)
  • 15 designated campsites
Access (49)
§ Nearby parking

48 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (37)
Trails (25)
Lean-tos (1)
  • Moose Mt Pond Lean-To3.4 mi
Primitive campsites (15)
  • Hammond Pond Tentsite1.7 mi
  • Challis Pond Primitive Tentsite2.0 mi
  • Sharp Bridge Campground2.1 mi
  • Round Pond Tentsite #12.5 mi
  • Round Pond Tentsite #22.7 mi
  • Bass Lake Primitive Tentsite2.9 mi
  • NYSDEC5.9 mi
  • Frontier Town Campground6.5 mi
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