Top Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Spots in Ohio
Ohio has 5,890 listed water destinations, including lakes and rivers. Browse them by type below, with ratings, photos and directions for each.
🏞️Top Lakes in Ohio
5 locations
4.6(304)Atwood Lake
Lake featuring a park with a campground & picnic areas, plus 2 marinas serving boaters & anglers.
4.5(205)Charles Mill Lake
Large reservoir surrounded by trees & featuring a marina for boating, plus fishing & swimming.
4.6(90)Grand Lake St Marys State Park
Park on Grand Lake St. Marys reservoir with a campground, swimming areas, boat ramps & fishing.
4.7(50)Buckeye Lake
A 3,100-care state park lake formed in 1826 with boat ramps & popular water sport & picnic area.
4.6(39)Mirror Lake
Surrounded by woods, this celebrated lake is a popular destination for outdoor recreation & picnics.
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