Upper Goose Pond.
Upper Goose Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely doesn't see much pressure beyond the occasional local angler or paddler who knows where to find it. No fish species data on record, which in the Adirondacks usually means either it's too shallow to winter over, stocked irregularly, or simply under-surveyed. Waters this size tend to be access-dependent: if there's a nearby camp road or an old logging trail, it gets used; if not, it stays quiet. Worth checking the DEC's public access mapper before committing to a bushwhack.
Upper Goose Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Cat Hill and West Hill.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
8 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.
- 01Santa Clara Parking LotTrailhead3.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Main Brinch Carry Parking Lot3.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Pinnacle Road Parking4.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Azure Mtn. Parking Lot4.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 05East Branch Parking Lot5.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Everton Falls Parking Lot6.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Lake Ozonia Parking Area6.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Quebec Brook Parking Lot6.6 miunpavedDirections →
Getting in, staying over.
Camping.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
The waters.
The trails.
Read before you launch.
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
2- Hohmeyer's Adirondack Alps Restaurant20.9 mi
A family-owned restaurant in the Adirondacks offering seasonal, 100-mile-focused fusion cuisine, a 1920s Speakeasy, and a hidden Beer and Wine Cellar.
- PorkBusters BBQ24.8 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.
— 20.9 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Drink.
2- The 1892 Bar & Grille21.0 mi
The 1892 Bar & Grille is a locally owned rustic bar and restaurant in Lake Clear, NY, offering homemade food. Recently under new ownership, it brings fresh energy and an updated menu to its patrons.
- Hex and Hop Brewing24.4 mi
Hex and Hop Brewing is a craft brewery and meadery in Bloomingdale, New York, making full-flavored, locally sourced beer and mead. They prioritize community and craft, using fresh, local ingredients.
— 21.0 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The St. Regis Suites18.6 mi
Five well-appointed suites of various sizes, between Saranac Lake and Paul Smith's College in Gabriels, NY. Renovated by Cedar Circle LLC with green building techniques. Stays from three days to three months.
- Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge & Resort20.9 mi
Wooded lakefront resort featuring homey rooms & cabins, local dining, a pub & outdoor recreation.
- The Lodge at Seveys21.7 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 Campground21.7 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.
— 18.6 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
4- Topridge16.2 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.
- White Pine Camp16.7 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.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE20.4 mi
The Great Adirondack Corn Maze at Tucker Farms in Gabriels offers a new maze design each year, providing a fun experience of getting lost in the cornfield.
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory24.0 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…
— 16.2 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Upper Goose Pond located?Upper Goose Pond is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Upper Goose Pond?Upper Goose Pond has a surface area of approximately 2 acres, a small pond.
- Is Upper Goose Pond open to the public?Yes, Upper Goose 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 Upper Goose Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Upper Goose Pond: 2 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.