Top Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Spots in Idaho
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🏞️Top Lakes in Idaho
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4.8(268)Redfish Lake
Scenic site in the mountains offering fishing, canoeing & kayaking, plus hiking, biking & a lodge.
4.8(234)Priest Lake
Mountain lake with beaches, parks & lodging, plus activities such as boating, fishing & hunting.
4.7(188)Coeur d'Alene Lake
Sizable, scenic lake offering adjacent cycling trails, swimming beaches & bald eagle sightings.
4.8(116)Stanley Lake
High-altitude lake with views of the Sawtooth Mountains, popular for angling & waterside campsites.
4.9(58)Payette Lake
Glacial lake framed by wild forest & mountains, offering sandy beaches, boat rentals & fishing.
4.9(44)Sawtooth Lake
Picturesque, high-altitude lake featuring camping, trout fishing & well-maintained hiking trails.
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