Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Dipper Pond is a small backcountry water reached by bushwhack or unmarked herd paths. Seldom visited, minimal information on depth or fish species — more a waypoint than a destination.
Arnold Pond is a small, remote pond accessed via unmarked routes through state land. No maintained trail leads to it — navigation skills required, and the effort keeps most visitors away.
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.
Copeland Pond is a small backcountry pond in the High Peaks Wilderness, accessed via a 1.2-mile bushwhack from the Mount Jo trail junction. No maintained trail — navigators only; the reward is solitude and a clear view south toward the MacIntyre Range.
Eli Pond is a remote pond in the northern Adirondacks, reached by bushwhack or unmaintained routes. Seldom visited, offering solitude but requiring map and compass skills.
Andrew Pond is a backcountry pond accessible by unmarked routes from the St. Regis Canoe Area. No official trail — navigation skills required; visit for solitude rather than size or fish.
West Pond is a backcountry water in the southern Adirondacks, accessible by bushwhack or unmarked path depending on approach. Brook trout present; no motorized access — carry-in only for anglers and paddlers willing to navigate off-trail.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lower Preston Pond is a backcountry water body accessed via the Preston Ponds Trail system in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness. Remote and lightly visited — expect primitive conditions and a quiet paddle.
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.
Glenn Pond is a small backcountry pond in the High Peaks Wilderness, reached via bushwhack from the Elk Lake-Marcy Trail. No maintained path — navigate by map and compass; the pond holds brook trout and sees light fishing pressure.
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.
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.
First Pond is a small backcountry water body accessible via trail in the Adirondack interior. The pond holds native brook trout and offers quiet fishing away from road corridors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wolf Pond is a remote backcountry pond reached by bushwhack or unmarked path — no official trail leads to it. Anglers target brook trout in shallow water; expect solitude and prepare to navigate without markers.
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.
Snake Pond is a backcountry water accessible by unmarked routes through state land. No maintained trail; navigation skills required, and the pond sees minimal traffic outside hunting season.
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.
Devils Washdish is a small, remote pond in the High Peaks Wilderness, reached by a rough 3.5-mile bushwhack from Upper Works. The basin holds brook trout in cold water; the approach demands navigation skill and tolerance for wet, uneven ground.
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.
West Pine Pond is a remote body of water in the St. Regis Canoe Area, accessible only by paddle route. The pond holds native brook trout and sees light fishing pressure due to the carry required to reach it.
Round Pond sits in the St. Regis Canoe Area, accessible by a short portage from other ponds in the chain. The water holds brook trout and offers designated primitive campsites along its shores.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waubeeka Lake is a small pond in the eastern Adirondacks, accessible by a short bushwhack from nearby trails. It holds brook trout and sees little pressure—an off-trail reward for those willing to navigate without markers.
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.
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.
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.
Safford Pond is a 74-acre backcountry pond in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, reached by a 2.2-mile hike from the Crane Pond trailhead. Brook trout and lean-to camping make it a quiet overnight option, though the trail can be wet in spring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
