Lakes in Washington DC | Scenic Water Escapes
Relax by Washington DC’s lakes. Perfect for fishing, kayaking, and peaceful nature views in the city.
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Flat water, still air, and a kind of quiet you don’t get in the city. Good for swimming, paddling, or doing nothing at all.
72 Places in Lakes in Washington DC | Scenic Water Escapes
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Fort Borst Lake
Bitter Lake
Rockwood Vista Reservoir
Upriver Dam Reservoir
Lake Valhalla
Lake Boren
Lake Crescent
Mountain lake with trails & camping. Glacial mountain lake with trout fishing, forests, hiking trails, picnicking, camping & boat launch.
Bonnie Lake
Diablo Lake
Mountain lake for canoeing & kayaking. Lake known for its turquoise color & mountain scenery, popular for canoeing, kayaking & hiking.
Colchuck Lake
Day hike to a picturesque alpine lake. Scenic alpine lake beneath Dragontail & Colchuck peaks, reached by an 8-mile out-&-back hike.
Billy Clapp Lake
Banks Lake
Baker Lake
Scenic forest lake with recreation. This large, picturesque lake surrounded by forest & mountains offers fishing & boating.
Coldwater Lake
Talapus Lake
Lake Union
Scenic waters for recreational boating. Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival.
Lake Serene
Forest hikes to an alpine fishing spot. Mountain lake reached by a rugged pine forest trail, with clear waters popular for bass fishing.
Lake Chelan
Mountain lake with year-round tourism. Nature-lovers' resort destination in the mountains with water sports, hotels, hiking & local wine.
Snow Lake
Tranquil alpine lake with a hiking trail. Panoramic alpine lake mirroring its mountain backdrop with a 7-mile-long hiking trail & campsites.
Pine Lake
Lake Wenatchee
Scenic blue lake surrounded by mountains. Picturesque glacier-fed lake & 489-acre park & campground offering recreational activities.
Rattlesnake Lake
Lake for swimming, fishing & picnics. Lake & recreation area used for swimming & fishing as well as waterfront hikes & picnics.
Lake Quinault
Scenic, glacial lake in a rainforest. Picturesque lake with a lush, alpine setting offering hiking, boating, camping & other activities.
Eunice Lake
Scenic glacial lake & hiking area. This glacial lake in Mount Rainier National Park is a popular hiking destination with scenic views.
Lake Washington
Freshwater lake popular for fishing. The 2nd largest natural lake in Washington, this lake provides sport fishing opportunities.
Vance Creek Pond 2
Takhlakh Lake
Little Kachess Lake
Scenic hiking destination with campsites. Mountain views & campsites are offered at this serene lake & reservoir reached by a hiking trail.
Green Lake
Lake for boating, swimming & fishing. Freshwater lake offers swimming beaches, fishing sites, boat ramps & a recreational path.
Lake Sammamish
Recreation site for sports & hiking. Parkland surrounds this freshwater lake with boating, waterskiing, picnic shelters & hiking trails.
Mowich Lake
Scenic lake with camping & hikes. Small lake with clear water & picturesque wooded surrounds, offering hiking trails & a campground.
Blanca Lake
Turquoise lake in a mountain basin. Striking, turquoise-colored glacial lake surrounded by woodsy mountains with hiking trails.
Reflection Lakes
Scenic lakes with Mt. Rainier views. Tranquil lakes known for spring wildflowers & mirror images of picturesque Mount Rainier.
Mineral Lake
Horsethief Lake
Lake Tapps
Man-made lake & recreational area. A 2,880-acre man-made lake & recreational area constructed in 1911 with a dam & dikes.
Clear Lake
Granite Lake
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area
Vast area with mountains, lakes & forest. Rugged, expansive area featuring mountains, lakes & forests with 615 miles of hiking trails.
Carlisle Lake
American Lake
Lake with boating, fishing & more. Lake featuring boating, swimming & fishing, plus adjacent parks with tennis & a boat launch.
Lake Sacajawea
Long Lake
Silver Lake
Liberty Lake
Summit Lake
Spearfish Lake
Pearrygin Lake
Haller Lake
Angle Lake
Lake for fishing & park recreation. Site for year-round fishing, with a shoreline park offering a boat launch, picnic areas & swimming.
Bear Lake
Bench Lake
Soap Lake
Vancouver Lake
Standby for fishing, kayaking & picnics. Shallow lake for swimming, kayaking & fishing, with a small beach & adjacent park for picnics.
Davis Lake
Shelley Lake
Hog Lake
Rowland Lake
Long Lake
Lake Ballinger
Fish Lake
Granite Lakes
Willow Lake
Badger Lake
Horseshoe Lake
Chapman Lake
Lake Burien
Clear Lake
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Upper Falls Reservoir
North Hill Reservoir
