Every named pond in the Adirondack Park — quiet waters, lean-to destinations, swimming holes. Browse by region or jump to a name.
Big Pond is a 57-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — mid-sized by Adirondack standards, tucked into the forested interior away from the main lake corridor. No fish species data on file with DEC, which typically means either limited stocking history or a pond that doesn't attract consistent angler pressure. The name itself is a tell: ponds named "Big" are usually the larger body in a cluster of smaller waters nearby, a regional landmark for hunters and loggers more than a recreational destination. Worth checking local access before committing — many interior ponds in this area sit on mixed-use forestland with informal or seasonal routes in.
Big Sherman Pond is a 22-acre pond in the Schroon Lake region — small enough to paddle in an afternoon, large enough to feel removed once you're on the water. The pond sits in undeveloped state land west of US-9, part of the quiet mid-elevation forest country that defines the southern Adirondacks between Schroon Lake and the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. No fish species data on file, which often means either undersampled waters or reclaimed ponds that haven't been restocked — worth checking with DEC Region 5 for current status. Access details are limited; local knowledge or a good topo map will be your starting point.
Calahan Pond is a seven-acre kettle pond in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it doesn't pull much attention from the bigger named waters nearby, which is precisely its appeal. No formal fish stocking records on file, no marked trail system, no lean-tos — this is the kind of water that shows up on a topo map and rewards the paddler or bushwhacker willing to figure out the approach. The shoreline is typical lowland Adirondack: mixed hardwoods, marshy edges, beaver activity depending on the year. If you're looking for solitude within striking distance of Schroon Lake village, start here.
Center Pond is a 13-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it doesn't draw the same traffic as the larger named lakes in the area, but large enough to hold interest if you're exploring the back roads and logging routes in this part of the eastern Adirondacks. No official fish species data on record, which usually means it's either brook trout water that hasn't been surveyed in decades or it's gone fishless — local knowledge beats the DEC spreadsheet here. Access details are thin, but ponds this size in the Schroon Lake corridor are often walk-ins from old forest roads or private land with informal use patterns — worth a knock on a door or a conversation at the general store before you bushwhack.
Coffee Pond is a three-acre pocket water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it likely sees more moose than paddlers, and remote enough that it doesn't show up on most recreation maps. No fish data on record, which usually means either wild brook trout that no one's bothered to survey or a shallow basin that winterkills. The name suggests an old logging camp or a trapper's nickname; ponds this size in the central Adirondacks tend to be remnants of 19th-century backcountry geography that never made it into the hiking-guide economy. Worth investigating if you're already in the area with a topo map and a willingness to bushwhack.
Crane Pond is a 60-acre trailhead pond with drive-in access, serving as the primary staging area for hikes into the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. Brook trout fishing; routes depart from here to Pharaoh Mountain and Pharaoh Lake.
Deer Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it lives in the category of places you find by asking around rather than consulting a trail map. No fish data on record, which likely means it's been passed over by DEC survey crews in favor of larger, more accessible waters in the drainage. Ponds this size in the Schroon Lake corridor tend to sit on private land or in transition zones between state forest and private holdings, so confirm access before you bushwhack. If it's open, expect shallow warm water, lily pads by mid-June, and a reliable afternoon hatch.
Duck Pond is a 14-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough to hold no formal access or fisheries data, which usually means local knowledge only or bushwhack-in. The name suggests old hunting camp territory or a seasonal stopover for migrating waterfowl, common in the mid-elevation ponds that dot the eastern Adirondacks between the lake corridors. Without stocked fish or marked trails, ponds like this tend to stay quiet — worth investigating if you're already in the area with a topo map and an afternoon to spare.
Fuller Pond is a 21-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough to feel remote, large enough to justify the effort if you're looking for quiet. No fish stocking records on file, which usually means either wild brookies or nothing at all; worth a cast if you're already there, not worth the drive if you're chasing trout. The pond sits in that mid-Park zone where most visitors are passing through on their way to bigger water or higher trails — which is exactly why ponds like this stay empty. Access details are sparse; if you're hunting it down, check the DEC's most recent Schroon Lake unit map for unmarked approaches.
Hewitt Pond is a 167-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — large enough to feel expansive, quiet enough to stay off the heavy-traffic lists. No fish species data on record, which could mean unstocked, undersampled, or simply overlooked by DEC surveys; local intel is the only reliable guide here. The pond sits in that middle-elevation zone where the High Peaks feel distant and the lake-country vibe starts to take over — less granite drama, more softwood shoreline and seasonal camps. Access and launch details require on-the-ground confirmation; this is the kind of pond where you check the town clerk's office or ask at the nearest gas station.
Little Sherman Pond is a 10-acre water tucked into the woods west of Schroon Lake village — small enough that it stays off most regional maps and quiet enough that you're likely fishing or paddling alone. No official state records on what swims here, which usually means native brookies or bass that wandered up from bigger water, but locals who know the access keep their reports to themselves. The pond sits in mixed hardwood and hemlock cover typical of the eastern Adirondacks — not dramatic terrain, but the kind of forested stillwater that rewards anyone willing to bushwhack or follow old logging traces. If you're looking for solitude within five miles of a grocery store, this is the template.
Lost Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it lives up to its name if you're not looking for it, and quiet enough that most people who pass through the area never make the effort. No fish stocking records on file, no maintained trail infrastructure, no lean-to — this is the kind of water that exists for its own sake, not for overnight trips or angling pressure. If you're in the area and have a free hour, it's worth the bushwhack for the solitude alone, but don't expect facilities or a well-worn path to the shore.
Marion Pond is a 10-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it doesn't pull crowds, large enough that it holds a defined shoreline and some depth. No fish species data on record, which typically means it's either unstocked and marginal habitat, or it's simply off the stocking and survey grid. Access and usage patterns aren't well-documented in the standard trail or DEC records, so if you're heading in, confirm current conditions and approach routes locally. Worth a look if you're already working the Schroon Lake backcountry and want to add a quiet pond to the route.
Marsh Pond is a six-acre backwater in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it doesn't appear on most recreational inventories, which usually means either private shoreline or limited public access via unmarked woods roads. The name suggests wetland edges and shallow depths, the kind of pond that warms early in spring and holds bass or panfish if it holds anything at all. Without fish survey data or established trails in the record, this is a local-knowledge water — worth a look if you're already in the area with a canoe and a tolerance for bushwhacking, but not a destination paddle. Check town tax maps or ask at the regional DEC office in Warrensburg for current access status.
Moxham Pond is an 18-acre water tucked into the woods near Schroon Lake — small enough that it doesn't pull crowds, large enough that it holds a quiet paddle if you can find access. No public boat launch or marked trailhead in the standard directories, which typically means private shoreline or a walk-in situation worth confirming with local beta before you load the canoe. The Schroon Lake region runs deep with these kind of ponds — close to the Northway corridor, lightly documented, and easy to drive past without ever knowing they're there. If you're poking around the area, talk to the folks at the town offices or the nearest DEC ranger; access intel for waters this size changes season to season.
Mud Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it likely sees more moose traffic than paddler traffic, and remote enough that access details are scarce in the public record. No fish species data on file, which usually means either no stocking history or water too shallow and silty to hold trout through summer drawdown. The name tells the story: expect soft bottom, emergent grasses, and the kind of quiet that comes from being off the casual hiking grid. Worth a look if you're already deep in the surrounding forest; otherwise, this one's for the completists.
Muller Pond sits in the Schroon Lake region at 45 acres — small enough to feel enclosed, large enough to paddle without circling twice in an hour. The pond doesn't appear on many fishing reports or trailhead kiosks, which means it tends to stay quiet even on summer weekends when the bigger named waters pull the crowds. No fish species data on file with DEC, so assume general warmwater possibilities unless you hear otherwise from someone who's actually wet a line here. Access details are sparse — worth checking with the Town of Schroon or local outfitters if you're planning a visit.
North Pond is a 26-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — part of the lower-elevation Adirondack terrain where the woods thin out and the roads web through private holdings and state forest in equal measure. No fish records on file, which usually means it's either unstocked, too shallow for trout survival, or accessible only through private land that never made it onto DEC survey routes. The name appears on USGS quads but not in most paddling guides — a common pattern for ponds that sit just outside the recreational corridor, claimed by locals or camp owners but unvisited by the through-hiking or canoe-camping crowd. If you're looking for solitude and aren't counting on launching a boat, this is the kind of water that delivers exactly that.
Oliver Pond is a 44-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — one of the mid-sized ponds that sits off the main tourist corridors and sees light recreational use. No fish species data on record, which typically means either unstocked or unreported — the kind of pond that draws canoes and kayaks more than fishing rods. The acreage suggests room to paddle and a shoreline with some character, but without documented public access or DEC designation, it's worth confirming land status before exploring. A quiet water in a quieter corner of the Park.
Pat Pond is a six-acre pocket water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it rarely appears on recreational radar, which also means it's rarely crowded. No fish stocking records and no formal trail access in the DEC inventory, so this is either private, landlocked by larger parcels, or reachable only by local knowledge and permission. If you're poking around the back roads east or west of Schroon Lake and see a name-signed pond this size, assume it's watched — worth a knock on a door before you launch anything.
Putnam Pond covers 220 acres in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness with a state campground and boat launch on its shore. Trout and warm-water species; the pond serves as a put-in for paddlers exploring the connected backcountry ponds to the west.
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.
Sand Pond sits off Alder Meadow Road in the Schroon Lake region — a 63-acre pond with limited public profile and no fish stocking records on file with DEC. The name suggests a sandy bottom or shoreline, common in ponds tucked into the lower-elevation till country east of the High Peaks, but access details and ownership patterns here aren't well documented in the standard trail or paddling guides. If you're working this area, confirm access locally before you go — these mid-sized ponds sometimes live behind private land or old logging corridors that aren't marked on the standard DEC maps.
Stony Pond is a 75-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — mid-sized for a backcountry pond, though details on access and fishery are sparse in the state records. The name suggests the characteristic Adirondack glacial scatter: boulders in the shallows, maybe a rock-slab put-in if there's road or trail access. Without confirmed species data, it's either unstocked and holding wild brookies, or it's a pond that doesn't get much pressure — which in the Schroon corridor usually means limited access or private inholdings nearby. Worth a call to the Ray Brook DEC office or the Schroon Lake chamber for current conditions and parking.
Thurman Pond sits in the southeastern Adirondacks near the town of Schroon Lake — a 91-acre water with no formal fish stocking records and limited documentation in the DEC's current surveys. The pond falls into that category of mid-sized Adirondack waters that see local use but little published detail: likely private or road-access shoreline, possibly some seasonal camps, not a trailhead destination. For anglers or paddlers passing through the Schroon corridor, it's worth a local inquiry at the town office or a bait shop — these waters sometimes hold wild brookies or perch populations that never make it into the stocking reports. No nearby High Peaks draws, but that's often the trade for solitude.
Twentyninth Pond is a 12-acre pocket water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it rarely shows up on recreational fishing reports, quiet enough that it stays off most paddling itineraries. The name suggests it was part of an old surveyor's sequence or township grid, though no dramatic origin story has stuck to it the way some Adirondack waters collect lore. No fish species data on file with DEC, which usually means either unstocked and unfished or too small and shallow to support a year-round population. Worth knowing if you're working through obscure ponds in the area, but this one doesn't pull visitors the way named-peak basins or roadside access points do.
Vanderwhacker Pond sits in the central Adirondacks west of Minerva — a 25-acre water in the Vanderwhacker Wild Forest, part of the quieter backcountry between the High Peaks and the southern lakes. The pond takes its name from the Vanderwhacker Mountain fire tower to the east, one of the region's more remote tower hikes. Access typically requires a multi-mile paddle-and-portage or hike depending on approach, which keeps pressure low and the shoreline undeveloped. No fish data on record, but the pond holds brook trout and serves as a waypoint for through-hikers and paddlers working the interior wild forest routes.
Warrens Pond is a 10-acre water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough to be overlooked, big enough to hold a quiet afternoon if you find it. No fish data on record, no designated access or nearby peaks to pull hikers off the main corridors, which likely means private shoreline or minimal public footprint. These mid-sized ponds scattered through the Schroon Lake township tend to sit tucked in mixed forest between larger named waters — local knowledge spots, camp-access ponds, or simply waters that never made it onto the DEC stocking rotation. If you're working the region, it's worth a map check to see what connects.
Wilcox Pond is a two-acre pocket water in the Schroon Lake region — small enough that it likely holds brook trout if it holds fish at all, but there's no stocking or angling records on file to confirm it. Waters this size in the central Adirondacks tend to be either old beaver work, kettle ponds left by glacial melt, or both; without trail access noted in DEC records, this one's either on private land or tucked into a roadless drainage where it sees more moose than anglers. If you're chasing obscure ponds in the Schroon corridor, start with confirmed access at Pharaoh Lake Wilderness or the trails off Schroon Lake Road.
Wolf Pond sits in the Schroon Lake region at 57 acres — mid-sized by Adirondack standards, large enough to hold water through dry summers but small enough that most paddlers can work the shoreline in an hour. No fish species data on file with DEC, which typically means either limited angling pressure or a pond that doesn't hold reliable populations — worth a scouting trip with a rod but not a destination fishery. The name suggests old trapping or logging history, common across ponds in this part of the Park that were working landscapes before the Forest Preserve boundaries hardened. Access details aren't widely documented; local inquiry at the Schroon Lake town offices or the nearest DEC ranger station is the reliable play.
