The Top 11 Lakes in Baltimore County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Baltimore 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 Baltimore County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 12, 2025
Loch Raven is a beautiful reservoir that provides drinking water to Baltimore. Big Gunpowder Falls River feeds into the lake, which was built in 1881. There are lots of hiking trails around the reservoir.
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Loch Raven Wildlife Area is home to many species of birds, insects, amphibians, and mammals. You can explore the edges of Loch Raven Reservoir and its surrounding forests on a …
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Lost Lake is a small lake just north of the Patapsco River within Patapsco Valley State Park's Glen Artney Area. The lake often has various species of birds and vegetation to look at while you ride.
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At 1,500 acres, Prettyboy Reservoir is a huge lake in Maryland. The WMA it's a part of totals 7,380 acres and is home to tons of species of fish, birds, …
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This 100-acre lake was named for the nearby Roland Run Creek and was created by the dam built on Jones Falls. There's a nice trail that runs along the west bank, providing some scenic waterfront views.
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Prettyboy Dam is damming up 19 billion gallons at Prettyboy Reservoir. The reservoir provides more than 60% of Baltimore's drinking water and is owned by the city of Baltimore, even though it's in the county.
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The Marshy Point Nature Center is situated between Dundee Creek and Saltpeter Creek and features multiple hiking trails from the Nature Center's parking lot. They lead through the marshlands of …
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North Point State Park expands for an impressive 1,310 acres along the shoreline of Chesapeake Bay. Over half of the park is protected wetlands hosting a variety of wildlife species including muskrats, beavers, foxes, otters, osprey and more.
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The Morgan Mill Trail is situated in the southern part of the Loch Raven Reservoir Cooperative Wildlife Management Area. While hiking through the forest, you can enjoy multiple great viewpoints of the Loch Raven Reservoir and its surrounding landscape.
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Oregon Furnace Orebank is the name given to the small reservoir at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center. There is a short hiking trail that circles around the waters and a large pavilion overlooking the pond.
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