Best Lakes in America
Discover pristine lakes ideal for swimming, fishing, boating, and peaceful waterfront relaxation.
All Lakes
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4.7(121)Canobie Lake
Calm reservoir with an amusement park along its shores, also popular for kayaking & fishing.
4.7(166)Kanopolis Lake
Kanopolis Lake is a reservoir in Ellsworth County in the Smoky Hills of central Kansas, about 31 miles southwest of Salina and a few miles southeast of the town of Kanopolis. The lake is formed by Kanopolis Dam.
4.7(96)Geneva Lake
A walking path encircles this large, tranquil lake, a popular place for swimming & water sports.
4.7(475)Lake Elizabeth
Recreation area with a bird-filled island, plus a dog park, playgrounds, sports fields & boat ramp.
4.7(188)Coeur d'Alene Lake
Sizable, scenic lake offering adjacent cycling trails, swimming beaches & bald eagle sightings.
4.7(116)Elk Lake
A scenic byway hugs this lake fringed by peaks & campsites, popular for swimming & boating.
4.7(16)Lake Braddock
A 19-acre lake in a residential area featuring a paved walking trail with water views.
4.7(118)Leesville Lake
lake in Ohio, United States
4.7(51)Green Lake
Freshwater lake offers swimming beaches, fishing sites, boat ramps & a recreational path.
4.7(26)Pelican Lake
Easygoing recreational hub with a sandy beach, popular boating destination & shade trees.
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4.7(143)Lake Sammamish
Parkland surrounds this freshwater lake with boating, waterskiing, picnic shelters & hiking trails.
4.7(244)Lake Nokomis
Man-made lake with boat & kayak rentals, plus swimming beaches, waterside parks & bike trails.
4.7(310)Falls Lake
Backed by pine trees, this peaceful 12,000-acre lake offers camping, swimming, hiking & biking.
4.7(92)Cobbs Hill Reservoir
This concrete reservoir on a hill features a fountain, a granite Greek Revival gatehouse & more.
4.7(101)Reeds Lake
Large, scenic lake on a park with a walking path, public boat launch & year-round fishing.
4.7(109)Radnor Lake
Tranquil lake within a woodsy, 1,368-acre park with hiking trails, bird-watching & more.
4.7(27)East Branch Reservoir
525-acre, tree-ringed water reservoir with miles of hiking trails on the western edge.
4.7(268)Carlyle Lake
Large 26,000-acre lake used for sailing & fishing, with sandy beach areas & state park trails.
4.7(250)Lake Shelbyville
Popular, 11,000-acre lake featuring boating, swimming, camping, fishing, sandy beaches & picnicking.
4.7(436)Whalon Lake
Nature park featuring a quarry lake, prairie & wetlands, plus fishing, boating, trails & a dog park.
4.7(202)Grenada Lake
Reservoir lake known for camping & fishing, including tournaments, plus waterfront parks & trails.
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