Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Mud Pond — 16 acres in the Saranac Lake region — is one of those place-name blanks where the data runs thin and the local knowledge hasn't yet filtered into the public record. No fish stocking records, no maintained trail markers in the DEC database, no lean-to or campsite designations: either it's truly remote and lightly visited, or it's tucked into private land with limited public access. The name suggests soft bottom and shallow water — classic Adirondack wetland margin rather than a deep glacial bowl. If you know this pond, you probably found it by accident or grew up nearby.
Mud Pond is a nine-acre water in the Old Forge township — small enough that it rarely shows up on regional recreation lists, and common enough as a name (there are at least a dozen Mud Ponds across the Adirondack Park) that it tends to blend into the background noise of the local hydrography. No fish data on record, which usually means either unstocked and surveyed cold, or simply too small and shallow to hold a year-round population. Worth checking DEC town parcel maps if you're looking for access — ponds this size in the Old Forge area are a mix of private shoreline, paper-company legacy parcels, and the occasional state easement or trail connection that doesn't make it onto the standard recreational maps.
Mud Pond — thirteen acres tucked into the woods south of Speculator — is one of dozens of small, lightly-visited ponds in the southern Adirondacks that hold their appeal precisely because they require a bit of local knowledge or map work to reach. No fish data on record, which usually means it's a shallow, tea-colored basin that freezes hard in winter and warms early in spring — the kind of water that's better for a solo paddle in October than a fishing trip in July. The surrounding forest is more modest than the High Peaks corridor: lower ridges, gentler topography, fewer people. Check the DEC Unit Management Plan for the area or stop at the Speculator town office for access intel — these ponds rarely have formal trailheads.
Mud Pond is a 3-acre pocket water in the Lake Placid township — small enough that it won't appear on most recreational maps, and typical of the dozens of unnamed or lightly-named ponds that dot the lowland corridors between the High Peaks drainages. No fish stocking records, no formal trail access, no DEC campsites — this is either private, landlocked by posted parcels, or tucked into a wetland complex where the shoreline is more alder thicket than open water. If you're looking for a swimmable or fishable Mud Pond in the Lake Placid area, you're likely thinking of a different water with better road or trail access.
Mud Pond in Keene is a five-acre water tucked into the backcountry—small enough that it rarely shows up on casual itineraries but accessible enough that locals know it as a midday detour or a quiet spot when the high-traffic waters are overrun. No fish data on file, which usually means either the pond winters out or nobody's bothered to sample it in years. The name is literal: expect soft margins, beaver work, and the kind of shoreline that demands waterproof boots if you plan to get close. Worth a look if you're already in the area and curious, but not a destination pond on its own.
Mud Pond is a seven-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely sees more moose traffic than paddler traffic, and remote enough that it probably doesn't have a maintained access trail. The name says it out loud: shallow water, organic bottom, the kind of pond that's more wetland than open water by late summer. No fish data on record, which tracks for a pond this size in this kind of basin — it may hold brookies if there's inlet flow and winter oxygen, but just as likely it's a seasonal breeding ground for amphibians and a waypoint for waterfowl. If you're looking for it, start with the DEC's Unit Management Plan maps for the region and a tolerance for bushwhacking.
Mud Pond — all ten acres of it — sits somewhere in the sprawl of state land and private parcels west of Lake George, the kind of small water that shows up on the DEC list but doesn't generate its own trailhead sign or parking pull-off. No fish stocking records, no documented access notes, no nearby peaks to anchor a day trip — which means it's either genuinely remote, landlocked by private holdings, or both. The Lake George Wild Forest holds dozens of these small ponds, some reachable by bushwhack or old logging trace, others effectively inaccessible without crossing posted land. If you're hunting for it, start with the DEC unit management plan and a phone call to the Ray Brook office.
Mud Pond — five acres in the Tupper Lake township — is one of dozens of small, off-grid ponds scattered across the northwestern Adirondacks that exist primarily as topographic features rather than destinations. No fish stocking records, no formal trail, no shoreline development to speak of. These modest waters serve as navigation markers for hunters and timber cruisers, occasional moose habitat, and reminders that not every pond in the Park needs to justify itself with recreation value. If you're looking at Mud Pond on a map, you're likely lost or you know exactly why you're there.
Mud Pond — 111 acres near Saranac Lake — is one of those moderately sized ponds that lives in the gap between roadside accessibility and true backcountry destination, common enough in name that confirming you've found the right one on a map matters. No fish species data on record suggests either limited access, minimal stocking history, or both — the kind of water that gets overlooked in a region dense with better-known trout ponds. Worth confirming access and current conditions with the local DEC office in Ray Brook before committing to a trip; "Mud Pond" appears six times across the Park, and this one doesn't yet have the detail to distinguish it from the others.
Mud Pond — one of several by that name in the Park — spreads across 100 acres near Blue Mountain Lake, the kind of modest backcountry water that tends to fly under the radar in a region thick with named peaks and trail-accessible ponds. No fish species data on record suggests either minimal stocking history or simply minimal attention from anglers and surveyors alike. The pond sits in flat, marshy country typical of the central Adirondacks — more likely accessed by bushwhack or logging road than maintained trail, and more appealing to paddlers willing to portage in than to hikers chasing summits. Worth checking local outfitters or the Blue Mountain Lake Association for current access conditions.
Mudhole Pond is a remote backcountry pond in the High Peaks Wilderness, reached by bushwhack or unmarked footpaths. No maintained trail access; navigational skill required.
Mudhole Pond is a remote backcountry water in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached by unmaintained routes or bushwhack. Shallow and marsupial, it holds brook trout but sees few visitors — access requires navigation skills and tolerance for wet terrain.
Muir Pond is an 11-acre pond in the Old Forge area — small enough to slip past most maps, large enough to hold water worth finding. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means either legacy brookies or nothing at all; the pond's size and remoteness suggest the former is possible but not guaranteed. Access details are sparse in the DEC records, which in the Old Forge region often means seasonal logging roads, private inholdings, or a put-in that depends on knowing which turn to take. Worth a reconnaissance trip if you're working through the deeper Old Forge inventory — but confirm access before you commit the afternoon.
Muller Pond sits in the Schroon Lake region at 45 acres — small enough to feel enclosed, large enough to paddle without circling twice in an hour. The pond doesn't appear on many fishing reports or trailhead kiosks, which means it tends to stay quiet even on summer weekends when the bigger named waters pull the crowds. No fish species data on file with DEC, so assume general warmwater possibilities unless you hear otherwise from someone who's actually wet a line here. Access details are sparse — worth checking with the Town of Schroon or local outfitters if you're planning a visit.
Mulleyville Pond is a 12-acre water tucked into the southern Adirondack fringe near the Great Sacandaga Lake basin — one of those small working ponds that predates the reservoir and still holds a corner of the old landscape. No fish data on file, no formal trails or lean-tos in the immediate catalog, which usually means private shoreline or minimal public access — worth a Town of Mayfield inquiry if you're prospecting the back roads between Northville and the lake. The name suggests an old settlement or family holding; ponds this size in this region often sit behind camps or serve as local swimming holes rather than backcountry destinations. If you're launching a canoe or scouting for bass, confirm access before you drive.
Munson Pond is a 20-acre water in the Paradox Lake region — one of the smaller named ponds in a corridor better known for its larger recreational lakes. Without a stocked fish population or maintained access, it sits in the category of unmaintained Adirondack ponds that serve more as wetland habitat than as fishing or paddling destinations. The region tilts toward private land and low-traffic woods, so unless you're already navigating the area by topographic map, Munson stays off the list. Check parcel lines before exploring — much of the Paradox Lake watershed is a patchwork of private holdings.
Murrey Pond is a two-acre water in Keene — small enough to slip off most maps, which is usually the point. No fish data on file, no developed access, no nearby peak trailheads to anchor it in the usual High Peaks navigation grid. The name suggests old family land or a long-gone logging camp; the size suggests a spring-fed bowl worth finding if you're the type who measures success in ponds per season rather than summits per weekend.
Muskrat Pond is a 15-acre water tucked into the Old Forge township — small enough that it doesn't pull the crowds but big enough to paddle if you can get a boat in. No fish species data on file with DEC, which usually means either marginal habitat or a pond that doesn't get stocked and doesn't get sampled. The Old Forge area is webbed with old logging roads and informal access points, so local knowledge tends to trump the guidebook here. Worth a knock on doors or a question at the town office if you're curious — ponds this size often have a story that lives in a pickup truck, not on a trail register.
Muskrat Pond sits on 35 acres in the Tupper Lake region — a small, quiet water without much written record and no fish stocking data in the DEC files. The name suggests beaver activity at some point, though whether that's historical or ongoing depends on which decade you visited. Ponds this size in the Tupper Lake wild often hold brookies or perch that never made it into official surveys, but you're rolling the dice. Best guess for access: check the DEC Tupper Lake Unit map for forestland boundaries and old logging roads — most waters this remote are walk-ins, not drive-ups.
Muskrat Pond is an 18-acre water tucked into the Old Forge township — small enough to slip past most maps, large enough to hold its own character. No fish records on file, no maintained trail markers leading in, no DEC campsites flagged on the shore — which means it's either privately held, lightly documented, or both. The Old Forge area is dense with small ponds like this: some are legacy hunting-camp waters, some are remnants of the town-lot survey grid, and most reward the kind of local knowledge that doesn't make it into guidebooks. Worth asking at the town office or a local outfitter before bushwhacking in.
