Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Rabbit Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Indian Lake township — small enough that it likely warms by mid-summer and holds more interest for a canoe paddle than a fishing trip. No fish species on record, no maintained trail data in the DEC inventory, and no nearby peaks to anchor it in a day-hike loop — this is the kind of water that shows up on the topo map but rarely in trip reports. It sits in the working forest south and west of Indian Lake village, where old logging roads and private inholdings make access a puzzle unless you know the local network. Best confirmed with the town office or a local outfitter before planning a visit.
Racker Vly is a 13-acre pond in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough to slip past most paddlers and fishermen working the bigger water nearby. The name carries the old Dutch *vly* (lowland, wetland), suggesting the pond sits in flat, marshy terrain rather than the rocky glacial bowls common farther north. No fish species data on record, which often means either a shallow, warm system prone to winterkill or simply a water that hasn't drawn survey attention. Worth a look if you're exploring the backroads south of the lake, but manage expectations accordingly.
Racket Pond is an 11-acre pond in the Brant Lake region — small enough to paddle in an hour, set in the lower-elevation rolling terrain south of Schroon Lake. The name suggests old logging operations (racket streams were flooded channels used to move timber), though no formal public access or trail system is documented here. Waters this size in the southern Adirondacks often hold brook trout or yellow perch if connected to moving water, but no fish survey data exists on record. If you're looking for public paddling in this corridor, Brant Lake itself is the proven option — boat launch, established shoreline, and a long history of summer use.
Racquette River — listed here as a 4-acre pond near Tupper Lake — is almost certainly a slack-water section or oxbow along the larger Racquette River system, which drains north from Blue Mountain Lake through Long Lake, Tupper Lake, and onward to the St. Regis watershed. The Racquette proper is a classic Adirondack paddle route with dozens of access points, lean-tos, and carry trails; this particular pond-sized segment may be a quiet eddy or upstream impoundment worth locating on a USGS quad if you're threading together multi-day river trips. No fish data on record, but the main Racquette holds northern pike, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch through most of its length. Check DEC access site listings for Tupper Lake or consult a paddling guidebook to pin down which stretch this refers to.
Rainer Pond is an 11-acre water in the Raquette Lake region — small enough to stay off most paddlers' radar, which is often the point. No fish species data on file, which typically means it's either a seasonal fishery that doesn't sustain populations or it's simply not stocked and not surveyed. The pond sits in working forest country where access details tend to shift with timber company ownership and gating policies — worth a call to the local DEC office in Northville before you commit to the drive. If you do get in, expect solitude and the kind of quiet that only comes from waters without a parking lot.
Rankin Pond is a 16-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough to paddle in an hour, large enough to feel private once you're on it. No fish species data on file, which typically means it's either unstocked or holds wild brookies that haven't made it into DEC surveys — worth a speculative cast if you're already there. The pond sits outside the High Peaks corridor, so it skews quieter than the headline waters to the north, though access details are thin in the public record. Best confirmed locally before committing to a launch.
Rat Pond is a 31-acre water in the Saranac Lake region — the kind of small, name-on-a-map pond that doesn't show up in guidebooks but holds local knowledge about access and use. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means either wild brookies or nothing at all; the DEC doesn't survey every small water in the Park. Without maintained trails or nearby trailheads in the database, access is likely bushwhack or private-land permission — worth a stop at a local outfitter or the regional DEC office before making the trip. These off-grid ponds are where you earn your solitude.
Razorback Pond is a 16-acre water in the Old Forge area — small enough to feel tucked away but large enough to hold some depth and character. No fish species on record, which either means unstocked and overlooked or just under-surveyed; either way, it's not a destination pond for anglers chasing trout reports. The name suggests ridge topography nearby, and Old Forge-area ponds of this size typically sit in mixed hardwood lowlands with boggy margins and beaver influence. Access details are sparse — if you know the way in, you probably heard about it from someone local.
Readway Ponds — a one-acre cluster in the Tupper Lake region — sits in that category of named Adirondack waters that exist more on the map than in common circulation. No species data on file, no established access in the usual DEC inventory, and a name that suggests either old survey work or a family claim long since absorbed back into working forest. These are the ponds that turn up when you're grid-searching a DeLorme or chasing a old logging road on a hunch — more likely to be a destination for someone with a GPS unit and an afternoon to kill than a marked trailhead. If you know it, you know it; if you don't, there are a hundred easier places to fish within ten miles of Tupper Lake village.
Readway Ponds — two small basins totaling about two acres — sit in the working forest east of Tupper Lake, tucked into a landscape of private timberland and unmapped two-tracks where public access is ambiguous at best. No DEC fisheries data on record, no marked trailhead, no lean-to within shouting distance — this is the kind of water that shows up on the quad map but rarely sees a canoe. If you're determined to find it, expect bushwhacking, posted signs, and the likelihood that you've driven past better options. The ponds are there; whether you can legally get to them is another question entirely.
Readway Ponds — a pair of small water bodies totaling roughly four acres — sit in the working forest northeast of Tupper Lake, tucked into a landscape of private timber tracts and seasonal hunting camps rather than state land corridors. No formal DEC access, no fish stocking records, no trailhead parking lot — this is backcountry by obscurity rather than wilderness designation. The ponds appear on the USGS quad but not in the rotation of stocker-truck routes or lean-to itineraries; if you know where they are, you probably hunt the surrounding ridges or log the nearby cuts. Worth noting on the map for completeness, not for planning a weekend paddle.
Readway Ponds — a five-acre cluster in the Tupper Lake region — sits far enough off the main travel corridors that it carries no fish stocking records and no trail register traffic to speak of. The ponds are classic unmanaged Adirondack water: shallow, tannic, beaver-worked, likely holding wild brookies if they hold anything at all. Access details are sparse, which in this part of the park usually means old logging roads, private land considerations, or both. If you're headed in, bring a map, expect bushwhacking, and don't count on company.
Readway Ponds — two small kettle ponds in the Tupper Lake lowlands — sit in mixed hardwood-conifer forest north of the main village corridor, part of the scattered wetland complexes that define the northern Adirondack terrain. The ponds are linked by shallow channel flow and surrounded by brushy shoreline; access details are sparse, likely requiring navigation through private or undeveloped land without formal trail infrastructure. No fish stocking records on file, though shallow northern ponds like these sometimes hold stunted brook trout or fallfish populations that arrived during spring flood pulses. Best approached with local knowledge and a float tube if you're curious about unmapped water.
Reeds Pond is an 11-acre pond in the Old Forge area — small enough to slip past most paddlers chasing bigger water, but that's the point. No fish species data on record, which typically means either unstocked and marginal habitat or simply overlooked by DEC surveys; either way, it's not a fishing destination. The Old Forge corridor has dozens of ponds in this size class, most accessible by snowmobile trail or seasonal logging road, and most offering the kind of quiet you don't get on the Fulton Chain. Worth a look if you're already in the area with a canoe and time to explore past the obvious launches.
Retention Pond is exactly what the name suggests — a one-acre impoundment in the Brant Lake vicinity, likely engineered for stormwater or similar utility rather than recreation. No fish data on record, no trail access worth mapping, no reason to confuse it with a backcountry destination. These functional ponds dot the Park's lower-elevation hamlets and highway corridors, serving a purpose but rarely offering much beyond a reflection of sky. If you're near Brant Lake proper and looking for actual water access, head to the public beach on the main lake instead.
Rhododendron Pond is a three-acre pocket tucked into the woods near Keene — small enough that it won't show up on most trail maps, quiet enough that it holds its place as a local footnote rather than a destination. No fish data on record, no formal access route advertised by DEC, and the name suggests someone either found blooms near the shore or wished they had. Ponds this size in the Keene drainage tend to sit on old logging roads or connector trails between more trafficked routes — worth knowing about if you're already in the area, not worth the drive if you're not.
Rice Pond is a 12-acre pocket water in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough that it doesn't pull much traffic, which is exactly the point if you're looking for a quiet paddle or a casting session without the ski boats. No public data on what swims here, so bring a rod and report back; ponds this size in the southern Adirondacks tend to hold panfish, pickerel, or small bass if they're not acidic. Access details are thin, but in this part of the Park that often means a bushwhack, a carry from a seasonal road, or permission from a landowner who knows your name.
Ridge Dam is a two-acre impoundment in the Indian Lake region — small enough that it reads more as pond than reservoir, though the name gives away its origin. No fish species on record, no maintained trail access in the DEC database, and no nearby peaks to anchor it in the standard High Peaks or Fire Tower lexicon — this is backcountry water in the quieter, less-trafficked center of the Park. If you're headed there, you're working from a topo map and local knowledge, not a trailhead kiosk. Expect wetland margins, possible beaver activity, and the kind of solitude that comes from being off the Instagram loop.
Riley Ponds — a seven-acre water tucked into the Old Forge working forest — sits off the recreational radar, unnamed on most trail maps and untouched by the DEC lean-to circuit that defines so much of the central Adirondacks. No fish stocking records, no marked access, no parking pullout with a brown sign — this is the kind of water you find by accident or by studying the blue shapes on a topo map. The ponds (plural by name, single by acreage) likely see more moose than paddlers, and the shoreline is softwood tangle rather than granite ledge. If you're looking for solitude within an hour of Old Forge, Riley Ponds delivers — but you'll need to do the route-finding yourself.
Riley Ponds — plural, though the name reads singular — is a 13-acre water tucked into the Old Forge township, far enough off the main corridor that it doesn't carry the traffic of the Fulton Chain or the Fourth Lake recreation zones. No fish species on record, no marked peaks within quick striking distance, and no DEC lean-tos or campsites flagged in the immediate drainage — which means it's either private, lightly managed, or both. If you know how to reach it, you already know why you're going; if you're browsing listings hoping for a trailhead name and a put-in, this one stays off the list.
Risedorph Pond is a four-acre pocket water in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — small enough that most paddlers would call it a wide spot in a wetland rather than a destination pond. No fish stocking records on file, and the shallow basin and likely soft bottom suggest warm-water species at best, if anything holds year-round. These minor waters in the southern Adirondacks tend to be access-by-permission or landlocked by private parcels — worth confirming ownership and entry rights before planning a visit.
River Pond sits northeast of Tupper Lake proper — 22 acres, low-traffic, and one of those mid-sized ponds that doesn't make the short list but fishes quietly if you bring a canoe. No state-maintained access or designated campsites on record, which usually means private shoreline or informal carry-in from a nearby road. The name suggests it might sit near or between flow channels — common in this part of the park where ponds string together through beaver meadows and slow-moving creeks. Worth a knock on a local door or a call to a Tupper Lake outfitter if you're looking for brookies and solitude without the scenic-overlook crowds.
Rob Pond is a 21-acre water tucked into the Long Lake township — small enough to stay off most paddlers' radar, quiet enough to feel like you found it yourself. No fish species on record, which in Adirondack terms usually means it was stocked decades ago and hasn't been revisited, or it's a shallow basin that winters hard. The Long Lake area is laced with old logging roads and unmapped access points; local knowledge matters here more than DEC signage. Worth a call to the Long Lake town office or the Hamilton County tourism desk if you're chasing solitude and don't mind a pond that fishes like a maybe.
Robinson Pond is a 14-acre pocket water in the Long Lake township — small enough that it doesn't appear on most recreational radar, which means it holds value as exactly that: a quiet water in a region defined by larger, busier destinations. No fish stocking records on file, no formal trail designation, no DEC lean-to — the kind of place that gets fished by someone who already knows it's there. Access details are local knowledge; if you're asking around Long Lake village, someone at the hardware store or the marina will give you better directions than any map. This is Adirondack filler habitat: not every pond is a destination, and not every destination needs to be.
Rock Pond is a 59-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — quiet, off-grid, and largely undocumented in the standard guidebooks. No fish stocking records on file, no designated campsites in the DEC inventory, no formal trail mileage to cite — which makes it either a genuine bushwhack destination or a local-knowledge spot that hasn't made it into the digital record yet. If you're headed out, call the Tupper Lake DEC office or stop at a local outfitter for current access intel; some of these waters live only in the memories of trappers and old hunting camp logs.
Rock Pond is a 40-acre pond in the Tupper Lake region — one of the many mid-sized waters in the working forest west of the High Peaks corridor. No fish species data on record, which usually means either minimal stocking history or simply under-reported angling; the pond sits in a landscape of private timberland and conservation easement, so access details vary by landowner and season. The name suggests the obvious — expect bedrock shoreline, likely shallow with mixed depths over glacial till. Check current access status with the DEC or local outfitters before planning a trip.
Rock Pond is a 16-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough to paddle in an afternoon, remote enough that you're unlikely to share it. No fish data on record, which usually means brook trout or nothing at all, and no formal DEC access trail in the standard registers. These off-grid ponds tend to be approached by old logging roads, unmarked herd paths, or private land crossings — worth confirming access locally before you bushwhack in with a canoe on your shoulders.
Rock Pond sits just outside Speculator village limits — a 38-acre water with no designated public access and no recorded fishery data, which usually means private shoreline or a walk-in that hasn't made it onto the DEC stocking lists. The name shows up on USGS quads but not in the angler logbooks, and there's no trailhead signage on NY-8 or NY-30 to point the way in. If you're paddling the Cedar River Flow or hiking the Pillsbury Mountain trail system, Rock Pond might be worth a detour if you spot an unmarked path — but this one lives in that gap between local knowledge and public record. Check property lines before you bushwhack.
Rock Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough that it likely sits tucked in second-growth forest off a logging road or seasonal access track, rather than on any maintained trail system. No fish stocking records and no nearby peaks means this is working forest land, not High Peaks corridor: the kind of water that shows up on a DeLorme but not in a hiking guide. If you're looking for it, you're either hunting, surveying timber, or chasing the satisfaction of visiting every named water in the Park. Bring a compass and the correct quad map.
Rock Pond sits in the Old Forge corridor — a small, 18-acre water that holds its place in the dense cluster of ponds and streams threading through the western Adirondacks. No fish species data on record, which suggests either marginal habitat or simply a pond that doesn't pull angling pressure; either way, it's not a destination for a stringer. The Old Forge lake chain dominates access and attention in this area, so Rock Pond likely sees its visitors as spillover from paddlers working the interconnected routes or hikers cutting between better-known waters. Surface acreage puts it in the "find it on a topo map, bushwhack if curious" category — small enough to slip past casual notice.
Rock Pond sits in the Paradox Lake region — 69 acres of quiet water in a landscape better known for its neighbor to the west, Paradox Lake itself, which drains north toward Lake Champlain through a geologic curiosity that flows against expectation. The pond doesn't carry the fishing pressure or the historical footnotes of the larger water nearby, but it holds the kind of stillness that makes a midweek paddle feel like trespassing on private land. No recorded fish species data, which usually means brookies or nothing — local knowledge wins here. Access details are sparse, but ponds this size in the Paradox drainage typically sit on private land or require a bushwhack; check township maps before you launch.
Rock Pond is a 26-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — one of dozens of mid-size ponds scattered across the working forest and conservation easement lands west of the High Peaks. No fish species on record, which typically means limited survey work rather than fishless water, though small remote ponds in this zone often hold brook trout or go barren depending on winter oxygen levels and beaver activity. The name suggests ledge or outcrop shoreline, common in ponds tucked into the granite and gneiss terrain between Tupper and the Five Ponds Wilderness. Access details and current trail status are best confirmed with local outfitters or the DEC Ray Brook office before planning a trip.
Rock Pond spreads across 285 acres in the Long Lake township — a mid-sized water with enough surface to hold wind and chop, but still small enough to feel remote once you're on it. The lack of species data on file suggests either light fishing pressure or limited DEC survey work; if you're planning to wet a line, call the Region 5 office in Ray Brook for current stocking records or local intel. The pond sits in working forest land where access and usage patterns can shift with timber management and seasonal road conditions — confirm access routes before you load the canoe. Long Lake itself is the supply hub: gas, groceries, and the DEC ranger station five minutes from the village center.
Rock Pond is a 4-acre pocket water in the Old Forge area — small enough that it doesn't show up on most recreation maps, which usually means it's either tucked into private land or accessible only by local knowledge. No fish species on record, no nearby peaks, no trailhead signage — the kind of water that exists in the gap between state land and the curated trail system. If you're hunting it down, confirm access and ownership before you bushwhack; the Old Forge region is a patchwork of private clubs, paper company parcels, and state forest, and a 4-acre pond with no data footprint is more likely to be off-limits than open. Worth a call to the Old Forge Visitor Center if you've got coordinates.
Rock Pond is a 31-acre water in the Blue Mountain Lake town — not to be confused with the other Rock Ponds scattered across the Park, this one sits in the central Adirondacks where the landscape opens up between the big lakes and the forested interior. No fish species data on record, which typically means either limited angling pressure or a pond that doesn't hold viable populations — worth confirming with DEC before you haul a rod in. The name suggests the obvious: expect rocky shoreline and structure, likely some ledge drop-offs if you're paddling or swimming. Check local access at Blue Mountain Lake village or the visitor center — many smaller ponds in this township require either private permission or unmarked approaches through working forestland.
Rock Pond is a 20-acre pocket water in the Old Forge township — small enough to be overlooked, quiet enough to be worth finding if you're already in the area. No fish species data on record, which in Old Forge terms usually means either unstocked brookies or none at all; it reads more as a paddling destination than a fishing stop. The pond sits in a zone dense with bigger-name waters and snowmobile corridors, so access is likely seasonal road or trail rather than trailhead parking — worth a local check at the Old Forge Visitor Center before you commit the drive. Bring a canoe or kayak if you go; this is float-and-listen territory, not a swim-off-the-bank spot.
Rock Pond is an 11-acre water in the Indian Lake town complex — part of the scattered network of smaller ponds and wetlands that fill the valleys west of Indian Lake village. No fish stocking records on file, which typically means brookies if anything, or more likely a shallow basin that doesn't hold trout through summer. The name suggests either a rocky shoreline or a glacial erratic landmark, common enough in this stretch of the southern Adirondacks where the terrain flattens and the ponds sit lower and warmer than their High Peaks counterparts. Access details aren't widely documented — likely private land or unmaintained woods roads from the hamlet networks around Indian Lake and Sabael.
Rock Pond spans 65 acres in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, reached by trail from Putnam Pond. A lean-to and primitive sites line the shore; brook trout hold in quiet water with light fishing pressure.
Rockport Pond is a five-acre pocket of water in the Paradox Lake region — small enough that it likely lives in the shadow of larger nearby recreation destinations, quiet enough that it stays off most paddling itineraries. No fish species data on record suggests it's either unstocked or under-surveyed, which usually means limited angling pressure and the kind of solitude that comes from being functionally off-grid. The Paradox Lake area drains toward Lake Champlain and tends to be warmer, lower-elevation terrain than the High Peaks corridor — less granite, more mixed hardwood, more private land in the patchwork. Access details are sparse; check the DEC's interactive mapper or local knowledge in the town of Schroon before planning a visit.
Roe Pond is a small backcountry pond in the St. Regis Canoe Area, reached by a short carry from the main paddling routes. No motorized access; quiet water suited for canoe exploration between larger connected lakes.
Rogers Pond is a three-acre pocket water in Keene — small enough that you could walk its perimeter in ten minutes, the kind of pond that gets left off most trail maps and doesn't generate its own trailhead parking. No fish data on record, no established campsites, no signage pointing you in — it exists in that middle category of Adirondack water that serves mostly as a landmark for locals or a surprise discovery on a bushwhack between more documented destinations. If you're looking for brook trout or a designated lean-to, keep moving; if you want a quiet lunch spot off someone else's itinerary, Rogers delivers exactly that.
Roiley Pond is a 15-acre pocket of water in the Saranac Lake region — small enough to disappear from most recreational radar, no fish data on the DEC books, no trailhead signs pointing you in. The name suggests old surveyor's shorthand or a long-gone camp owner, but the pond itself sits quietly in second-growth woods, likely accessible by bushwhack or private road rather than maintained trail. These are the waters that show up on the USGS quad and nowhere else — known to the neighbor with a canoe in the shed, unknown to the hiker with the guidebook. If you're looking for it, you already know why.
Rollins Pond anchors the Rollins Pond State Campground off NY-30 south of Tupper Lake — a family-friendly, drive-up base with 287 campsites, a sandy swim beach, and a boat launch that puts canoes and kayaks on 286 acres of flatwater ringed by mixed hardwoods and pine. The pond connects to Fish Creek Ponds via navigable channels, opening up miles of paddling without portages — part of the larger Fish Creek / Rollins network that defines the area's appeal for flatwater touring. No dramatic peaks or backcountry isolation, but the infrastructure is solid: flush toilets, hot showers, and enough elbow room that mid-July doesn't feel claustrophobic. Launch by 7 a.m. in September and you'll have the lily pads and the loons to yourself.
Rollins Pond is a 460-acre paddle-access pond within the Fish Creek Ponds campground complex. A state campground on the shore serves as a launch point into the wider St. Regis Canoe Area route network — multi-day trips possible; day paddles common.
Rookery Pond is a small backcountry water in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached by trail or bushwhack depending on your entry point. Named for the heron colonies that nest along its marshy edges — best visited in early summer when the birds are active.
Root Pond is a 68-acre water in the Brant Lake region — mid-sized for the southeastern Adirondacks, where the terrain flattens out and the ponds tend toward warmwater fisheries and seasonal camps. No fish species data on file with DEC, which often signals either limited stocking history or private-access restrictions that keep sampling crews out. The pond sits in a transitional zone between the High Peaks corridor to the north and the Lake George basin to the south — less trafficked than either, quieter in summer, and worth confirming access before you make the drive.
Roper Pond is an 8-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough to pass unnoticed on the map, large enough to hold interest if you're looking for a quiet paddle or a back-pocket swimming spot away from the main lake traffic. No fish records on file, no named peaks looming over the shoreline, no DEC lean-tos or marked trailheads to anchor a trip report — this is the kind of pond that exists in the margins of the park, known mostly to nearby landowners and the occasional explorer working through the DeLorme. Access details aren't publicly documented; assume private land or unmaintained routes unless you're working from local knowledge.
Rose Pond is a 44-acre water in the Raquette Lake township — one of dozens of small ponds scattered through the central Adirondack lake country, tucked into mixed hardwood and conifer forest typical of the mid-elevation zone. No fish species data on file, which usually means limited angling pressure and minimal stocking history; it's the kind of pond that shows up on the DEC list but not in the fishing reports. Access details are sparse — likely private-land approaches or unmaintained routes from neighboring camps — so confirm access and ownership before bushwhacking in. The Raquette Lake region holds more than a hundred named waters within a ten-mile radius; Rose Pond is one of the quiet ones.
Ross Pond is a 21-acre water in the Indian Lake township — part of the lower-elevation, less-trafficked southern Adirondacks where the ponds tend to be warmer, muddier, and more remote than their High Peaks cousins. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means either natural brook trout populations in the inlet streams or warm-water species that arrived on their own. The surrounding terrain is second-growth hardwood and pine,典型 of the post-logging landscape in this part of Hamilton County — less dramatic than the peaks to the north, but quiet and genuinely off the main tourism corridors. Access details are sparse, so call the Indian Lake town office or the Northville DEC office before planning a visit.
Round Pond is a 10-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough to feel private, large enough to hold a canoe trip worth making. No public fish stocking records on file, which usually means native brookies or none at all; local knowledge will tell you more than the DEC database. The pond sits in working forest land where access and ownership can shift — check current maps and postings before heading in. If you're fishing the Tupper Lake area and looking for something quieter than the main lakes, this is the kind of water worth a conversation at a local fly shop.
Round Pond — one of dozens carrying that name across the Park — sits in the Old Forge township, a 45-acre water tucked into the working-forest landscape south of the Fulton Chain. No fish species data on file with DEC, which usually means stocked-and-forgotten or never stocked at all; local anglers would know if it held anything worth keeping. The pond is small enough to paddle in an afternoon and large enough to feel like you've gone somewhere — the Old Forge standard for a quiet morning with a canoe and a thermos. Check the town clerk's office or local outfitters for access; many ponds in this zone are private-road or gated-easement.
Round Pond is a 201-acre pond in the St. Regis Canoe Area, accessible only by paddle — a 1.3-mile carry from the Fish Creek trailhead. Remote water; brook trout and lean-to camping at the north shore by permit.
Round Pond — 4 acres in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — is one of dozens of small ponds in the southern Adirondacks that carry a common name and little fanfare. No fish stocking records, no marked trails on the DEC map, no lean-tos or designated campsites in the immediate drainage. It's the kind of water that shows up on a topo map when you're looking for something else — worth a visit if you're already in the area and comfortable with unmaintained woods, but not a destination pond on its own. Check local access and landowner boundaries before heading in.
Round Pond is a five-acre pocket water in the Indian Lake region — small enough that it doesn't pull much traffic, remote enough that you won't find much published information on access or fish surveys. The pond sits in central Adirondack mixed forest, likely reached by old logging roads or unmarked paths that require local knowledge or a good map and a tolerance for bushwhacking. No DEC stocking records, no trail register, no lean-to — this is the kind of water that rewards the exploratory paddler or the angler willing to walk in blind. If you're hunting stillwater in the Indian Lake area, this one stays off most radars.
Round Pond is a 15-acre water tucked into the Old Forge township — not the Old Forge corridor proper, but out in the less-trafficked working forest to the west or south of town where township lines bleed into private timber company land and seasonal camps. No fish species on record, which typically means either unstocked, winter-kill prone, or simply undocumented by DEC surveys. Access details are sparse in the public record; if you're hunting it down, confirm legal entry and parking with the local ranger or town office before bushwhacking in. Old Forge waters without highway pull-offs tend to stay quiet.
Round Pond is a 21-acre pocket in the Paradox Lake region — one of those waters that shows up on the map but doesn't announce itself from the road. No fish data on file, which typically means it's either marginal habitat or simply hasn't been surveyed in the modern DEC stocking era. The Paradox Lake area sits in the transition zone between the High Peaks and the Champlain valley — less dramatic terrain, more working forest and seasonal camps than trailhead infrastructure. If you're poking around the area, assume limited or informal access unless you find a DEC easement or parking pull-off.
Round Pond is a small, nine-acre water tucked into the Old Forge working forest — the kind of place that shows up on a topo map but rarely on a weekend itinerary. No fish stocking records on file, no trailhead signage, no lean-to — this is either private, landlocked by paper-company holdings, or accessible only by local knowledge and a willingness to bushwhack. The Old Forge region is laced with these micro-ponds, relics of glacial scouring and logging-era impoundments, most of them better known by hunters and trappers than by paddlers. If you're after solitude and can navigate by GPS, it's worth the recon; if you need a put-in and a trail register, look elsewhere.
Round Pond sits off Adirondack Street just south of Keene — a small, roadside five-acre pond that sees more local foot traffic than through-hikers. The water is shallow and warmwater-adapted, no trout on record, but it's close enough to town to serve as a dog-walk destination or a quick stop between Valley trailheads. The pond borders private land on multiple sides, so access is limited and informal; this isn't a camping or canoeing destination. On a summer afternoon it's the kind of spot where you'll see a single pickup truck parked and someone fishing from the bank with a bobber rig and no expectations.
Round Pond is a 22-acre water in the Tupper Lake region — small enough to paddle in an afternoon, remote enough that you won't share it with jet skis or bass boats. No fish species data on record, which typically means it's either unstocked or lightly surveyed brook trout habitat; bring a rod and keep expectations modest. The pond sits in working forest country, where access roads shift with logging cycles and the best route in is usually confirmed by local outfitters or the DEC Ray Brook office before you load the canoe. If you're camping nearby, it's a quiet exploratory paddle — not a destination water, but a reliable blank spot on the map.
Round Pond is a four-acre pocket water in the Old Forge area — small enough that it rarely draws a crowd, large enough that it holds its own character instead of reading as a roadside pool. No fish data on record, which usually means either marginal habitat or just unmapped rather than unfishable; worth a cast if you're passing through with a rod. The pond sits in the working forest west of the Fulton Chain, where public and private parcels checker the landscape and access can shift with timber company policy — confirm current status with the Old Forge Visitor Center before planning a trip. Best treated as a bushwhack or local-knowledge destination rather than a trailhead objective.
