Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deer Pond is a small backcountry water body accessible by bushwhack or unmaintained paths. No formal trail leads in — bring map and compass if you plan to fish or explore its shoreline.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
