Stunning photos of beautiful lakes in all 50 states

Erin McDowell,Frank OlitoJun 25, 2020, 03:44 IST

Redfish Lake near Stanley, Idaho, is best known for its impressive sockeye salmon fishing population.Alan Majchrowicz/Getty Images

Each state has a lake that is more beautiful than the rest.
Lake George in New York and Lake Tahoe in Nevada are popular destinations for vacationers.
Other lakes, like Redfish Lake in Idaho and Lake Martin in Louisiana, are renowned for their fishing and wildlife populations.

All over the US, people flock to massive lakes to experience the power and beauty of Mother Nature.

Some of the most striking lakes in the country have turned into tourist destinations, boasting water sports, lodges, and beaches. Others are simple bodies of water surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.

Keep reading to find out which lake — whether natural or man-made — in your state is among the country's most beautiful.

Located south of Birmingham, Lay Lake is a stunning 12,000-acre, tree-lined reservoir in Alabama.

Lay Lake. bjray1/Getty Images

Kenai Lake in Alaska was formed from glacial water and features stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

Kenai Lake in Alaska. Rachael Sadley/EyeEm/Getty Images

Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona, is a popular destination.

Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona. Cavan Images/Getty Images

Lake Hamilton in Garland County, Arkansas, is a 7,200-acre reservoir located near Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Lake Hamilton in Garland County, Arkansas. Kathy Byrd/Getty Images

Manzanita Lake is a popular fishing and family destination in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California.

Manzanita Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California. heyengel/Getty Images

Bear Lake is a scenic lake located in Rocky Mountains National Park, Colorado.

Bear Lake in Rocky Mountains National Park, Colorado. kahj19/Getty Images

The lake formed by the Saville dam in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, is very picturesque.

Saville dam in Barkhamsted, Connecticut. Michael Orso/Getty Images

Silver Lake in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is a picturesque lake spanning approximately 40 acres.

Silver Lake in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Jon Lovette/Getty Images

Lake Eola in Orlando, Florida, is a popular urban lake known for its swan-shaped paddle boats and wildlife.

Lake Eola in Orlando, Florida. Sky Noir Photography by Bill Dickinson/Getty Images

Lake Allatoona in Georgia spans more than 12,000 acres and offers 270 miles of shoreline.

Lake Allatoona, Georgia. RobHainer/Getty Images

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii, surrounds a 32-acre lake.

Hoomaluhia botanical garden. Dmitrii Sakharov/Getty Images

Redfish Lake near Stanley, Idaho, is located at the headwaters of the Salmon River and is best known for its sockeye salmon population.

Redfish Lake in Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho. Alan Majchrowicz/Getty Images

Graceland Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois, is described as "an oasis of art, architecture, and landscape design since 1860."

Lake at Graceland Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois. ShutterRunner.com/Matty Wolin/Getty Images

Strahl Lake in Indiana's Brown County State Park is home to hiking and walking trails as well as bird-watching.

Strahl Lake in Indiana's Brown County State Park. Kenneth_Keifer/Getty Images

Lake MacBride in Solon, Iowa, features this beautiful waterfall.

Lake MacBride waterfall in Solon, Iowa. AriasPhotos/Getty Images

Lake Lenexa in Lenexa, Kansas, is located in Black Hoof Park.

Lake Lenexa in Lenexa, Kansas. Dale Berr/500px/Getty Images

Cave Run Lake, which is south of Morehead, Kentucky, features stunning mountain views.

Cave Run Lake, Kentucky. volgariver/Getty Images

Lake Martin outside Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, is one of the state's best sites for bird-watching.

A great blue heron at the Cypress Island Nature Preserves at Lake Martin, outside Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Patrick Donovan/Getty Images

Echo Lake in Acadia National Park is one of the most popular spots for freshwater swimming on Maine's Mount Desert Island.

Echo Lake in Acadia National Park in Maine. Eifel Kreutz/Getty Images

Patterson Park Boat Lake in Baltimore, Maryland, dates back to the Civil War.

Patterson Park Boat Lake in Baltimore, Maryland. AppalachianViews/Getty Images

Lake Mattawa in Orange, Massachusetts, is home to year-round trout fishing as well as stunning New England fall foliage.

Lake Mattawa in Orange, Massachusetts. DenisTangneyJr/Getty Images

Lake Superior, located above Michigan's upper peninsula, is the largest freshwater lake in the world.

Lake Superior in Michigan. Shutterstock

Lake Itasca is located in Itasca State Park, Minnesota's oldest state park.

Lake Itasca at Itasca State Park, Minnesota. skhoward/Getty Images

Mayes Lake at LeFleur's Bluff in Mississippi is home to camping, fishing, and a nine-hole golf course.

Mayes Lake at LeFleur's Bluff in Jackson, Mississippi. John J. Miller Photography/Getty Images

Table Rock Lake in Stone County, Missouri, offers more than 800 miles of shoreline and spans over 43,000 acres of surface area.

Fireworks on Table Rock Lake in Missouri. Jerry Dean/Getty Images

Lake McDonald in Flathead County, Montana, is surrounded by Glacier National Park.

Lake McDonald in Flathead County, Montana. George Rose / Getty

Lake McConaughy in Keith County, Nebraska, is nicknamed Big Mac because of its immense size.

Lake McConaughy in Keith County, Nebraska. Steve Nehf / Getty

Nevada's Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is one of the most famous and beautiful lakes in the world.

Lake Tahoe in Nevada. Purplexsu / Shutterstock

Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire is the largest and the most beautiful lake in the state.

Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. Boston Globe / Getty

Lake Hopatcong in the Jefferson Township of New Jersey is the state's largest freshwater lake.

Lake Hopatcong in the Jefferson Township of New Jersey. The Washington Post / Getty

Heron Lake in northern New Mexico offers great views of the Brazos Cliffs.

Heron Lake in northern New Mexico. Visit New Mexico/ YouTube

Lake George in northern New York is known as the "Queen of American Lakes."

Lake George in northern New York. Colin D. Young/Shutterstock

Located just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, Lake Norman is the largest manmade lake in the state.

Lake Norman in North Carolina. Visit Lake Norman/ YouTube

Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota is surrounded by nature and wildlife.

Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota. Travel North Dakota/ YouTube

Salt Fork Lake in southeastern Ohio is one of the most beautiful recreational lakes in the state.

Salt Fork Lake in Ohio. Following the Fitchs/ YouTube

Broken Bow Lake in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, is completely surrounded by lush forests.

Broken Bow Lake in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. Texas Aerial Dreaming/ YouTube

Crater Lake in Klamath County, Oregon, is known for being the deepest lake in the country.

Crater Lake in Klamath County, Oregon. Paul Harris / Getty

Pennsylvania's Lake Wallenpaupack in the Poconos is perfect for nature lovers.

Lake Wallenpaupack in Poconos, Pennsylvania. Jumping Rocks / Getty

Bowdish Reservoir in Rhode Island has picturesque campgrounds.

Bowdish Reservoir in Rhode Island. Jim Wojdylak/ YouTube

Lake Marion in South Carolina is so big that it spans five counties.

Lake Marion in South Carolina. The State / Getty

Lake Oahe in South Dakota stretches for a whopping 231 miles across the state.

Lake Oahe in South Dakota. Education Images / Getty

Norris Lake in Tennessee is known as a fisherman's paradise.

Norris Lake in Tennessee. Rick Hoch/ YouTube

Lake Texoma is north of Dallas, Texas, and has some of the best natural views in the state.

Lake Texoma near Dallas, Texas. Donna Beeler/Shutterstock

The Great Salt Lake in Utah is the largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere.

The Great Salt Lake in Utah. Johnny Adolphson/Shutterstock

The beautiful waters of Lake Champlain in Vermont actually provides drinking water for about 200,000 people.

Lake Champlain in Vermont. Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images

Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia has a mountainous landscape.

Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. 2265524729/Shutterstock

Although Lake Chelan in Washington is narrow, it's the largest natural lake in the state.

Lake Chelan in Washington. SoisudaS/Shutterstock

Summersville Lake in Nicholas County, West Virginia, is surrounded by rolling green hills.

Summersville Lake in Nicholas County, West Virginia. JohnLarinda Yelcich/ YouTube

Wisconsin's Lake Winnebago is known for its fishing.

Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin. Miles Paddled/ YouTube

Jackson Lake in Teton County, Wyoming, is in the Grand Teton National Park.

Jackson Lake in Teton County, Wyoming. George Frey / Getty

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