Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
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.
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.
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.
