Prettiest Lakes in the U.S. | Scenic Beauty & Outdoor Escapes
Visit the prettiest lakes across America with clear waters, trails, and scenic views. Great destinations for summer and fall adventures.
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Lake Valhalla
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.
Banks Lake
Baker Lake
Scenic forest lake with recreation. This large, picturesque lake surrounded by forest & mountains offers fishing & boating.
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.
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.
Little Kachess Lake
Scenic hiking destination with campsites. Mountain views & campsites are offered at this serene lake & reservoir reached by a hiking trail.
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.
Summit Lake
Pearrygin Lake
Bench Lake
