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Best Lakes in America

Discover pristine lakes ideal for swimming, fishing, boating, and peaceful waterfront relaxation.

413+ Locations•Top-Rated Only

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4.5(290)

Lavon Lake

Lake · Texas

Camping nearby

Freshwater lake with a dam used for recreational activities, including swimming, fishing & boating.

4.5(192)

Lake Waco

Lake · Waco, Texas

Camping nearby

Large artificial lake & fishing spot for bass & catfish, home to a wetlands wildlife refuge.

4.5(177)

Lake Wylie

Lake · South Carolina

Camping nearby

Big reservoir on the Catawba River with fishing, boating & parks with swimming & picnic areas.

4.5(120)

Lake Anne

Lake · Reston, Virginia

Camping nearby

This tree-lined reservoir in a residential area offers boating, a promenade & waterfront eateries.

4.5(2,032)

Lake Lure Beach and Water Park

Temp Closed

Swimming lake · Lake Lure, North Carolina

Mountain lake featuring both a traditional beach & a kids' park with a waterslide & water games.

4.5(74)

Bass Lake Park

Lake · Minneapolis, Minnesota

A community gathering spot & green space with pickleball courts, a playground & a sun shelter.

4.5(46)

J. Edward Roush Lake (Huntington Lake)

Lake · Indiana

Camping nearby

Tranquil lakefront park known for its fishing, boating, camping & picnicking opportunities.

4.5(389)

Smithville Lake

Lake · Smithville, Missouri

Camping nearby

2 swim beaches, boat rentals, golf courses & camping grounds along a huge lake with bike trails.

4.5(202)

Mozingo Lake

Lake · Polk Township, Missouri

Camping nearby

Large recreational lake with trails, picnic tables, camping & activities such as swimming & fishing.

4.5(726)

Henry Hagg Lake

Lake · Oregon

Large lake with picnic areas & extensive hiking trails, plus in-season fishing for trout & bass.

4.5(24)

Wanaque Reservoir

Lake · New Jersey

Constructed in 1928, this manmade lake is 6.6 miles in length & is surrounded by dense forests.

4.5(103)

Lake Lansing

Lake · Haslett, Michigan

461-acre lake featuring beaches, sailing clubs & several parks, one with a historic carousel.

4.5(21)

Silver Lake

Lake · Summit, Wisconsin

Fishing for bass & pike is the main draw at this 217-acre lake with a public boat launch.

4.5(545)

Shady Oak Beach

Public beach · Minnetonka, Minnesota

Community beach offering swimming & a high dive plus a playground, concessions & volleyball.

4.5(65)

Waughop Lake

Lake · Lakewood, Washington

Dog-friendly

Picturesque freshwater lake offering a paved hiking path & rainbow trout, bass, perch & other fish.

4.5(72)

Carnegie Lake

Lake · New Jersey

Sprawling reservoir in wooded surrounds, popular among rowers, anglers & ice skaters.

4.5(51)

Long Lake

Lake · Washington

Lake featuring a boat launch, fishing, 2 islands & a small swimming beach with volleyball.

4.5(58)

Lake, Clyde (Clyde Lake)

Park · Clyde, Texas

Clyde Lake lies in the picturesque Texan town of Clyde, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to indulge in various recreational activities. Anglers can cast their lines and challenge the abundant fish species dwelling within the lake, while nature lovers can camp in cozy cabins or their RV and or tent locations that harmoniously coexist with the surrounding landscape. Visitors seeking aquatic exhilaration can dive into the lake's pristine waters, savoring the refreshing embrace of nature's splendor.