Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Bullet Pond is a small backcountry pond in the High Peaks Wilderness, accessed via bushwhack or rough herd paths. Brook trout hold in its cold water; the shoreline is undeveloped and visits stay light.
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.
Cedar Pond is a backcountry water in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached by a carry-in trail from the end of Youngs Road. The pond holds brook trout and offers primitive camping; expect solitude and limited trail maintenance.
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.
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.
Spectacle Pond sits in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, accessible via a 2.2-mile trail from the Pharaoh Lake trailhead. The pond's two lobes give it its name; primitive campsites ring the shore, and it's a common overnight base for exploring the area's interconnected trail system.
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.
Bloody Pond is a small body of water near Lake George, named for casualties from a 1755 French and Indian War skirmish. Roadside access off Route 9; primarily a historical stop rather than a paddling destination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
