Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Helms Pond is a 10-acre backcountry water in the Blue Mountain Lake township — small enough that it doesn't show up on most recreational maps, quiet enough that it sees minimal pressure even in high season. No formal trail access or DEC designation, which means this is private-land or bushwhack territory depending on where you approach from; check current land status and access rights before heading in. The pond sits in mixed hardwood and softwood forest typical of the central Adirondacks — the kind of water that rewards local knowledge and a willingness to navigate without blazes. No fish data on record, but ponds of this size and remoteness often hold brook trout if the inlet streams are cold enough.
