Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Indian Pond is a 17-acre water in the Brant Lake region — small enough to feel tucked away, large enough to hold its own character. No fish species on record, which usually means either unmapped natural populations or quiet water that sees more canoe traffic than casting. The Brant Lake area sits in the southeastern Adirondacks where the terrain softens into rolling lake country rather than High Peaks drama — expect private shoreline mixed with older camps, less DEC signage, more local knowledge required. Worth confirming access with town or DEC records before planning a visit.
Island Pond is a 26-acre water in the Brant Lake region — small enough to feel tucked away, large enough to hold a shoreline worth exploring. No fish species data on file, which usually means either limited stocking history or a pond that hasn't drawn survey attention from DEC in recent years. The name suggests at least one wooded hump breaking the surface, a common feature in glacially-scoured Adirondack basins where bedrock humps became islands as kettles filled. Access details aren't well-documented in the standard trail resources, so this one likely sits on private land or requires local knowledge to reach.
