Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Marion Pond is a 10-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it doesn't pull crowds, large enough that it holds a defined shoreline and some depth. No fish species data on record, which typically means it's either unstocked and marginal habitat, or it's simply off the stocking and survey grid. Access and usage patterns aren't well-documented in the standard trail or DEC records, so if you're heading in, confirm current conditions and approach routes locally. Worth a look if you're already working the Schroon Lake backcountry and want to add a quiet pond to the route.
Marsh Pond is a six-acre backwater in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it doesn't appear on most recreational inventories, which usually means either private shoreline or limited public access via unmarked woods roads. The name suggests wetland edges and shallow depths, the kind of pond that warms early in spring and holds bass or panfish if it holds anything at all. Without fish survey data or established trails in the record, this is a local-knowledge water — worth a look if you're already in the area with a canoe and a tolerance for bushwhacking, but not a destination paddle. Check town tax maps or ask at the regional DEC office in Warrensburg for current access status.
Moxham Pond is an 18-acre water tucked into the woods near Schroon Lake — small enough that it doesn't pull crowds, large enough that it holds a quiet paddle if you can find access. No public boat launch or marked trailhead in the standard directories, which typically means private shoreline or a walk-in situation worth confirming with local beta before you load the canoe. The Schroon Lake region runs deep with these kind of ponds — close to the Northway corridor, lightly documented, and easy to drive past without ever knowing they're there. If you're poking around the area, talk to the folks at the town offices or the nearest DEC ranger; access intel for waters this size changes season to season.
Mud Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it likely sees more moose traffic than paddler traffic, and remote enough that access details are scarce in the public record. No fish species data on file, which usually means either no stocking history or water too shallow and silty to hold trout through summer drawdown. The name tells the story: expect soft bottom, emergent grasses, and the kind of quiet that comes from being off the casual hiking grid. Worth a look if you're already deep in the surrounding forest; otherwise, this one's for the completists.
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.
