Banker Pond

Rensselaer County, New York

Banker Pond is in Grafton, New York, under 30 miles from Albany.

The closest major airport to Banker Pond is Albany International and is 43 minutes away. Urgent care can be provided at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, 27 minutes away.

Stock up on snacks and groceries at Tops Friendly Markets, 18 minutes away. Locals recommend restaurants such as Man of Kent Tavern, Giuseppe’s, Biancas Pizza & Pasta, and Tammy’s Candy Kettle.

Backyard Paradise

At five acres, Banker Pond offers peace from noisy watercraft and the surrounding cities. Anglers can expect to find brook trout and largemouth bass on this lake.

Entertainment Options

The top attraction nearby is New York State Museum. This museum has free admission, dinosaur exhibits and is kid-friendly.

Adults of age should visit Nine Pin Cider, the state's first farm cidery. They offer quality craft ciders using only New York apples and fruit.

Unwind with the family at The Original Goat Yoga- Capital Region NY after a long day at the lake.

Explore Nature

There are lots of options to reconnect with the great outdoors near Banker Pond.

Barberville Falls is a relatively short hike and is especially beautiful in the wintertime when the waterfalls freeze.

For a more challenging hike, explore the 9.8 miles of trails found at Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail.

For a middle-of-the-road hike, go to Hand Hollow Conservation Area (three-mile trail.)

Excellent Location for Lake Life

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or waterfront property, Banker Pond is an excellent choice.