Best Lakes in America
Discover pristine lakes ideal for swimming, fishing, boating, and peaceful waterfront relaxation.
All Lakes
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4.7(180)Grand Lake O' the Cherokees
With 1,300 miles of shoreline & a marina, this lake is a popular backdrop for fishing & parasailing.
4.7(250)Lake Shelbyville
Popular, 11,000-acre lake featuring boating, swimming, camping, fishing, sandy beaches & picnicking.
4.7(72)Lake Mendota
Expansive lake with several boat launches & marinas, also popular for winter ice sports.
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4.7(143)Lake Sammamish
Parkland surrounds this freshwater lake with boating, waterskiing, picnic shelters & hiking trails.
4.7(41)Lucky Peak Lake
This sprawling reservoir was created in 1955 with the completion of the Lucky Peak Dam.
4.7(92)Cobbs Hill Reservoir
This concrete reservoir on a hill features a fountain, a granite Greek Revival gatehouse & more.
4.7(110)Lake Wawasee
Sprawling lake with scenic bays, an island & marina, popular among boaters, anglers & swimmers.
4.7(88)Hillsdale Lake
V-shaped lake for fishing & boating, ringed with a swimming beach, a campground & hiking trails.
4.7(198)Massabesic Lake
Sizable lake & public water supply in a scenic setting with walking trails, fishing & boating.
4.7(420)Patoka Lake
Second-largest reservoir in Indiana, popular for fishing, boating, hiking, swimming & camping.
4.7(9,945)Green Lake Park
Recreation area with trails, beach & boathouse, plus tennis courts, baseball fields & indoor pool.
4.7(207)Lake Red Rock
Expansive recreational area surrounded by parks, with hiking & biking trails, plus campsites.
4.7(16)Lake Braddock
A 19-acre lake in a residential area featuring a paved walking trail with water views.
4.7(51)Green Lake
Freshwater lake offers swimming beaches, fishing sites, boat ramps & a recreational path.
4.7(436)Whalon Lake
Nature park featuring a quarry lake, prairie & wetlands, plus fishing, boating, trails & a dog park.
4.7(41)Conway Lake
A popular fishing hole, this 1,316-acre lake features a boat launch, swimming beach & campground.
4.7(109)Radnor Lake
Tranquil lake within a woodsy, 1,368-acre park with hiking trails, bird-watching & more.
4.7(1,383)White Rock Lake
Large reservoir lake with hiking, boating, picnicking, bird-watching, a museum & a dog park.
Trip packing checklist
Gear for Lakes
Useful gear categories for this kind of water trip. These links open Amazon search results so you can compare current options before you go.
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Useful for calm-water exploring without roof-rack logistics.
Keeps food and drinks together for longer waterfront stays.
A starter combo is often enough for casual lake fishing.
Open shorelines and boats can mean hours of direct sun.
Tips for Visiting Lakes
Check for boat launch facilities and fees
Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
Monitor water quality reports before swimming