Whey Pond.
Whey Pond is a 112-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — large enough to hold some structure and shoreline variation, but remote enough that it doesn't show up on the standard recreation circuit. No fish species data on record suggests either limited sampling or a pond that's been off the stocking rotation, which in the Adirondacks often means brook trout by default or nothing at all. The name — likely a logger-era reference to whey barrels or a dairy camp — is common across old Adirondack timber country, where crews named waters for whatever they were hauling or eating that season. Worth checking the DEC Unit Management Plan for the area if you're planning a bushwhack or float; access intel for ponds like this tends to live in those documents rather than trail registers.
Whey Pond reaches a maximum depth of 20 feet, with a mean depth of 13 feet. Whey Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Floodwood Mountain.
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.
- 01Black Pond Water Access ParkingTrailhead0.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Echo Pond Water Access Parking1.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Follensby Clear (South) Water Access Parking2.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Floodwood Crossing Parking Lot2.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Little Square Pond Trail Parking2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 06East Pine Pond Fishing Access Parking2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Middle Pond Parking2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Horseshoe Pond Trail Parking2.5 miunpavedDirections →
+4 more on the map above
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 15 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
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4- ADK Food Hub6.4 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.
- PorkBusters BBQ6.5 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.
- Guido's Pizzeria6.8 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.
- Amado6.9 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.
Sip.
4- Blue Moon12.9 mi
Blue Moon Café in Saranac Lake offers dine-in, pick-up, and curbside delivery services. Guests can enjoy weekly specials, restaurant menus, baked goods, coffee, grocery items, and adult beverages.
- Origin Coffee12.9 mi
Origin Coffee Co is a specialty coffee shop with locations in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake serving a chef-driven breakfast and lunch menu.
- Nori's Village Market13.0 mi
Nori's Village Market and Riverside Cafe offers a market with organic and local produce, bulk foods, coffee, and teas, alongside a cafe serving natural, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and local meat options.
- Saranac Juice16.6 mi
Cold-pressed juices, cleanses, protein elixirs, and nut mylks from Saranac River Ranch in Bloomingdale, made from organic produce grown on the farm or sourced from local Adirondack growers.
Sweet.
4- Skyline Ice Cream6.9 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Tupper Lake since 1985 — vanilla and black-raspberry twists, gelato, Dole Whip, and Michigans, now with an expanded burger-and-fries menu.
- Mark Twain Maple Works11.6 mi
Mark Twain Maple Works produces New York State maple syrup on the shore of Saranac Lake in the Adirondack Park. They have been making syrup since 2013, expanding their operation and offering various grades.
- Mountain Mist Custard13.0 mi
A summer fixture on the shore of Lake Flower in Saranac Lake, with picnic tables and a dock you can tie a boat to. Frozen custard and soft serve with weekly-rotating flavors, shakes, and sundaes.
- Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream14.9 mi
A fourth-generation Saranac Lake institution on a former dairy farm, serving exactly one rotating soft-serve flavor each day — twisted with vanilla on the same 1953 machine. Cash only; check the daily flavor. Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Drink.
4- Raquette River Brewing7.2 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 Bar7.8 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.
- The 1892 Bar & Grille8.9 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.
- Bitters & Bones12.9 mi
Saranac Lake's only downtown brewery, restaurant, and bar, Bitters & Bones offers craft beer brewed upstairs, fresh local cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and craft cocktails. It features rooftop decks and unique private event spa…
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4- Fish Creek Pond Campground1.7 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.
- The Point3.1 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.
- Northwood Cabins5.1 mi
Straightforward cabins with TVs & porches on a wooded property offering fire pits.
- Park Motel and Cabins6.3 mi
Woodsy rooms & cabins in a family-owned motel offering an outdoor pool & free continental breakfast.
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4- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory5.3 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 Railroad6.3 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…
- The Wild Center6.5 mi
Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
- Topridge8.9 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.
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- Where is Whey Pond located?Whey Pond is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Whey Pond?Whey Pond has a surface area of approximately 112 acres, a mid-sized water.
- How deep is Whey Pond?Whey Pond has a maximum depth of 20 feet, with a mean depth of 12.5 feet.
- Is Whey Pond open to the public?Yes, Whey 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 Whey Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Whey Pond: 340 designated campsites, 10 lean-tos or shelters, 2 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.