The Top 20 Lakes in Jefferson County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Jefferson County? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Jefferson County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: September 30, 2025
Bear Creek Lake Park spans 2,624 acres and is a great spot for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as swimming, fishing, and boating year-round recreation. Open from April …
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The Little Soda and Big Soda lakes offer a great view of the backcountry. The site is also remarkable for its biodiversity and the variety of birds that live there. Take the time to stop and watch.
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This short, paved trail is wheelchair accessible and provides a vantage point to watch boats, appreciate the mountain views, or spectate the dog park! In the summer/spring bugs can be …
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At 1,200 acres Standley Lake is the largest body of water in Westminster, and the 3rd largest reservoir in the Denver Metro Area. A number of parks and beaches line …
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This is the largest lake in Denver, and the second-biggest park in the city; it's named after the man who accidentally created it by digging for a well. He struck …
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This is a nice overlook near Mt. Carbon, with expansive views of the Denver skyline, Bear Lake Park, and Mount Falcon Park in the background. Bear Creek Trail ends here, …
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Amazing wetlands and trees that provide refuge for beavers, snakes, and birds (such as Americas favorite, the bald eagle)!
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Tucker Lake is a 66 acre lake with gorgeous views of the water and near by foothills. This is a popular lake for fishing as people can easily swap from the Blunn Reservoir to here.
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Enjoy a scenic spin on this 15mph max speed multi-use path. You can look across the water at the Denver skyline or watch the boats set sail!
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This is an easy trail with only slight elevation changes and a good scattering of shade. It's also quite popular, so you can expect to see lots of other walkers …
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