Windfall Pond.
Windfall Pond is a 12-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it doesn't draw crowds, large enough that it holds its own identity in a landscape dense with named ponds and unmarked wetlands. The name suggests blowdown history, likely from one of the big wind events that periodically reshape the Adirondack forest canopy and open sightlines across otherwise enclosed waters. No fish species data on record, which usually means it's either too shallow for reliable winter oxygen levels or it's simply off the stocking rotation and unmapped by DEC surveys. Worth checking local access intel before committing to a bushwhack — some small ponds in this zone sit behind private land or require navigation through thick regrowth.
Windfall Pond reaches a maximum depth of 5 feet, with a mean depth of 2 feet. Windfall Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Hardwood Hills and Hedgehog Hill.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
2 parking areas· 1 accessible
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.
- 01Jamestown Falls Parking AreaTrailhead4.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Jamestown Falls Campsite4.7 mi
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- Where is Windfall Pond located?Windfall Pond is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Windfall Pond?Windfall Pond has a surface area of approximately 12 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Windfall Pond?Windfall Pond has a maximum depth of 5 feet, with a mean depth of 2.3 feet.
- Is Windfall Pond open to the public?Yes, Windfall 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 Windfall Pond?Within roughly seven miles of Windfall Pond: 12 designated campsites, 1 lean-to or shelter. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.