Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Dunning Pond is a remote backcountry pond in the Five Ponds Wilderness Area, reached by unmarked routes requiring navigation skill. No maintained trail — access typically involves bushwhacking from nearby wilderness ponds or logging roads.
Little Simon Pond is a remote backcountry pond in the Dix Wilderness, accessed via unmarked routes requiring navigation skill. No maintained trail; anglers visit for native brook trout in water that sees minimal pressure.
Hatching Pond is a small backcountry water in the High Peaks Wilderness, reached via the trail to Avalanche Lake. The pond sits below Mount Colden — fishless, shallow, and rarely a destination, but passed by hikers en route to the higher terrain.
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.
Clear Pond is a remote body of water accessible via the Northville-Placid Trail near the West Canada Lakes Wilderness. No motorized access; expect multi-day backpacking to reach it, with minimal shoreline development and reliable solitude.
Twin Lakes consists of two connected ponds in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness — Lower Twin at 35 acres, Upper Twin at 28 acres. Access is via a 2.4-mile trail from Crane Pond Road; brook trout in both basins, with primitive campsites along the shores.
Crane Mountain Pond sits at 2,440 feet on the southern flank of Crane Mountain, reached by a 2.6-mile trail from the Crane Mountain trailhead. The pond offers swimming, fishing for brook trout, and lean-to camping — popular as an overnight destination or a midpoint before the summit push.
Greenleaf Pond is a small backcountry pond in the southern Adirondacks, reached by bushwhack or unmarked path. No formal trail, no development — a destination for anglers and paddlers comfortable navigating off-trail.
Bates Pond is a small backcountry pond in the southern Adirondacks, reached by bushwhack or unmarked woods roads. The water holds brook trout, but access requires navigation skills — no trail markers lead in.
Duck Pond is a small backcountry water in the Adirondack interior — exact acreage unstated, but mapped by USGS and known to local paddlers. Access typically involves a bushwhack or unmaintained carry; expect solitude and variable water levels by late summer.
Brown Pond is a small backcountry water reached by unmarked paths or bushwhack — no formal trail. Quiet fishing for brook trout; most visitors camp along the shore and treat it as a wilderness base.
Lake Alma is a small pond in the Adirondack Park, accessible via a short bushwhack from nearby roads. The water holds brook trout and sees light fishing pressure due to its off-trail location.
Little Grassy Pond is a small backcountry water accessible by unmarked approach—local knowledge or map-and-compass navigation required. No maintained trail; the pond sees minimal traffic and holds native brook trout.
Upper Pond is a small backcountry pond accessible by bushwhack or unmarked path — no trail designation, no maintained route. Remote, quiet, and often overlooked; best suited for experienced navigators seeking solitude off the beaten track.
Lost Pond is a small backcountry pond in the High Peaks Wilderness, reached by a short spur from the Indian Pass Trail. The water sits in a glacial basin below Wallface Mountain — quiet, shallow, and reliably buggy from June through August.
Middle Pond is a small backcountry water in the St. Regis Canoe Area, reached by a short carry from Upper St. Regis Lake. No motorized access; paddlers use it as a link in multi-day canoe routes through the wilderness chain.
Lodo Pond is a remote backcountry pond in the High Peaks Wilderness, accessed via bushwhack from the Calamity Brook trail. No maintained path; navigate by map and compass for brook trout fishing in true solitude.
Goose Pond is a small backcountry water in the central Adirondacks, accessed by bushwhack or informal paths. Brook trout hold in its cold water; expect solitude and no marked trail.
Botheration Pond is a remote backcountry water body in the central Adirondacks, reached by unmarked route or bushwhack. The approach earns its name—expect slow going through thick forest and wetland margins.
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.
Horseshoe Pond is a small backcountry pond accessible via the Horseshoe Pond Trail from Route 3 near Tupper Lake. The half-mile trail is relatively flat and suitable for families; the pond itself is quiet water good for a short paddle or shoreline fishing.
Mountain Pond is a remote body of water accessible by bushwhack or unmarked paths — no maintained trail leads to it. The pond holds native brook trout and sees few visitors outside of fall hunting season.
Grass Pond is a small backcountry water accessible by bushwhack or unmarked path — exact location varies by which Grass Pond you mean, as several exist across the park. Most see minimal traffic and hold native brook trout in shallow, weedy basins.
Pagies Pond is a small, secluded pond in the western Adirondacks with no formal trail access — reach it by bushwhack or by paddling upstream from nearby water routes. The pond holds native brook trout and sees minimal pressure due to the approach.
Hedgehog Pond is a backcountry pond in the western High Peaks requiring a bushwhack or unmarked approach — no maintained trail reaches it. A quiet destination for hikers seeking solitude; verify access and conditions before attempting.
Little Independence Pond is a remote backcountry water in the Saint Regis Canoe Area, reached by portage from larger ponds in the chain. Brook trout; primitive camping by permit; no motorized access.
Stannard Pond is a remote backcountry pond in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reachable by unmarked footpath from the Olmstead Pond area. No formal trail — navigation skills required; the pond holds brook trout and sees few visitors outside hunting season.
Mud Pond is a small, shallow body of water common to multiple locations across the Adirondack Park — at least a dozen ponds share the name. Most are accessed via unmarked paths or bushwhack; consult topographic maps and confirm the specific coordinates before heading out.
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.
Lower Pond is a small backcountry pond in the High Peaks Wilderness, accessed via the Klondike Notch Trail system. Remote and lightly visited; plan for primitive conditions and no formal campsites.
Bullet Pond is a small backcountry pond in the northern Adirondacks, reached by bushwhack or unmaintained path. The water holds native brook trout; access requires navigation skills and tolerance for rough going.
Brown Pond is a remote backcountry pond accessible by bushwhack or unmarked route — no maintained trail leads to it. Anglers fish it for brook trout; expect solitude and navigate by map and compass.
Cheney Pond is a remote 93-acre pond in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, reached by a 2.4-mile trail from the Pharaoh Lake trailhead. Brook trout and lean-to camping; the pond sits in a basin ringed by low ridges, quiet even in summer.
Shingletree Pond is a small backcountry pond in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached by bushwhack or unmarked route—no maintained trail leads to it. The pond holds native brook trout and sees few visitors outside hunting season.
Doe Pond is a small backcountry water body in the Adirondack Park. Access details and specific location data remain limited — suitable for exploratory bushwhacking rather than planned visits.
Grassy Pond is a shallow, marsh-edged water body accessible by bushwhack or old logging traces — no maintained trail leads in. The pond holds minimal depth and sees little visitation; it draws anglers willing to navigate wetland perimeter for brook trout.
Harrington Pond is a small, remote body of water in the western Adirondacks, reached by bushwhack or unmaintained paths. No formal trails lead in—navigate by map and compass if you're after solitude and self-reliance.
Little Green Pond is a small backcountry water reached by a 2.2-mile hike from the Elk Lake trailhead. Brook trout; primitive camping at designated sites; the trail climbs 600 feet through mixed hardwood before leveling at the pond.
Grass Pond is a small backcountry water in the Adirondack Park, accessible by bushwhack or unmarked trail depending on location. Brook trout present; expect shallow margins and variable clarity — scout approach routes before committing gear.
Little Meadows is a remote pond in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached by a 7-mile bushwhack or winter approach on frozen waterways. No maintained trail; used by experienced navigators willing to earn solitude.
Bigsby Pond is a remote pond in the western High Peaks, accessed via a 2.3-mile trail from the Santanoni Preserve trailhead. Brook trout hold in cold water; the shoreline is undeveloped and suited to quiet paddling or bushwhacking deeper into the preserve.
Church Pond is a small body of water in the Adirondack Park, often accessed for quiet paddling or shoreline fishing. Details on size, depth, and specific access points remain limited in public records.
Lost Pond is a small backcountry pond accessible via unmarked routes or bushwhack — no maintained trail leads directly to it. Quiet water, minimal traffic, and a test of navigation skill for those who seek it out.
Sunshine Pond is a small backcountry water in the northern Adirondacks, reached by bushwhack or informal path. No maintained trail, no facilities — a quiet spot for anglers and explorers willing to navigate off-trail.
Dula Pond is a remote backcountry pond in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached via the Oswegatchie River corridor or long overland trails. No maintained path leads directly to it — navigation skills required.
Edgecomb Pond is a remote 126-acre pond in the western Adirondacks, reached by a 3.2-mile trail from the Five Ponds Wilderness trailhead. Brook trout water; primitive camping available on the shoreline by permit.
Second Pond is a small backcountry water in the St. Regis Canoe Area, accessible via the Seven Carries route. Paddle access only; primitive camping nearby by permit.
Upper Preston Pond is a remote backcountry pond in the western High Peaks Wilderness, reached by bushwhack or unmaintained herd paths — no official trail. Brook trout reported; expect solitude and navigation skills required.
Goose Pond is a backcountry pond in the High Peaks Wilderness, accessed via the Elk Lake-Marcy Trail. The approach requires several miles of hiking; the pond sees light use and offers quiet water in a forested basin.
Deer Pond is a backcountry pond reached by unmarked routes — no maintained trail leads to it. Anglers fish for native brook trout; access requires navigation skills and tolerance for bushwhacking.
North Pond sits in the western Adirondacks near Stillwater Reservoir, accessible by a short unmarked path from the Stillwater Road. The pond holds brook trout and sees minimal pressure — a quiet spot for anglers willing to navigate the informal trail.
Big Diamond Pond is a remote backcountry pond in the southern Adirondacks, reached by a bushwhack or unmaintained path — no marked trail. Brook trout present; expect solitude and navigation by map and compass.
Gull Pond is a remote body of water in the High Peaks Wilderness, reached by bushwhack or extended backcountry routes. No maintained trail access — navigation skills required.
Half Moon Pond is a 34-acre remote pond in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached by a 4.5-mile bushwhack or paddle routes from nearby waters. Brook trout population; no maintained trails, no development — true backcountry.
Clear Pond is a small backcountry pond accessible by unmarked route — no maintained trail, no official campsite. The water holds native brook trout; navigate by map and compass if you're willing to bushwhack.
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.
Wolf Pond is a remote backcountry pond accessible by bushwhack or unmarked route — no maintained trail leads directly to it. Lean-to camping available; the pond holds brook trout and sees light fishing pressure due to the approach.
Ore Pond is a small backcountry water accessible via unmarked paths from the Tahawus area. No motors, minimal traffic — anglers work it for brook trout when spring runoff clears.
Lost Pond sits in the High Peaks Wilderness, reached by a 0.3-mile spur from the trail between Indian Pass and Scott Clearing. Small and shallow, it holds brook trout and offers a quiet stop on longer through-hikes.
Moss Pond is a small backcountry pond accessible by bushwhack or unmarked route — no official trail leads to it. The pond holds native brook trout and sees little pressure; expect wetland margins and seasonal insect activity.
