Best Lakes in America
Discover pristine lakes ideal for swimming, fishing, boating, and peaceful waterfront relaxation.
All Lakes
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4.7(181)Lake Minnetonka
14,000-acre lake & popular recreation area with boating, fishing & waterside restaurants.
4.7(88)Hillsdale Lake
V-shaped lake for fishing & boating, ringed with a swimming beach, a campground & hiking trails.
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(420)Patoka Lake
Second-largest reservoir in Indiana, popular for fishing, boating, hiking, swimming & camping.
4.7(51)Green Lake
Freshwater lake offers swimming beaches, fishing sites, boat ramps & a recreational path.
4.7(9,945)Green Lake Park
Recreation area with trails, beach & boathouse, plus tennis courts, baseball fields & indoor pool.
4.7(373)Wilson Lake
Large recreational reservoir popular for sport fishing, plus camping & swimming at waterfront parks.
4.7(55)Cazenovia Lake
Quiet lake with several waterfront parks, popular for kayaking, canoeing, fishing & swimming.
4.7(436)Whalon Lake
Nature park featuring a quarry lake, prairie & wetlands, plus fishing, boating, trails & a dog park.
4.7(16)Lake Braddock
A 19-acre lake in a residential area featuring a paved walking trail with water views.
4.7(92)Cobbs Hill Reservoir
This concrete reservoir on a hill features a fountain, a granite Greek Revival gatehouse & more.
4.7(41)Conway Lake
A popular fishing hole, this 1,316-acre lake features a boat launch, swimming beach & campground.
4.7(519)Raystown Lake
Completed in 1973, the state's largest lake offers swimming, fishing, boat launches & hiking trails.
4.7(96)Geneva Lake
A walking path encircles this large, tranquil lake, a popular place for swimming & water sports.
4.7(1,383)White Rock Lake
Large reservoir lake with hiking, boating, picnicking, bird-watching, a museum & a dog park.
4.7(113)Lake Pepin
Large, natural lake known for its working lighthouse, abundant fish & the birth of water skiing.
4.7(41)Lucky Peak Lake
This sprawling reservoir was created in 1955 with the completion of the Lucky Peak Dam.
4.7(29)Shenango River Lake
Narrow lake offering day-use parks with picnic areas, boat launches & beaches, plus a campground.
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