The Top 17 Lakes in Washtenaw County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
Gallup Park spans 69 acres along Ann Arbor's Huron River and Geddes Pond. Scenic walkways loop around small islands and bridges. Some of the park's highlights are canoe, kayak, and …
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Tubbs Nature Area is a beautiful and small wooded area between the Huron River and Huron River Drive. Minimal traffic here offers a peaceful ride in this quiet, natural setting, …
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Nestled within Gallup Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Gallup Youth Fishing Pond offers a serene spot for young anglers. Exclusively designated for youth fishing, accompanied by adults, it provides …
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The Black Pond Woods Nature area is found just north of the city center of Ann Arbor. The park is 54 acres in size, and is comprised mostly of woodlands …
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It's the color of this small pond that inspires the name of this beautiful nature area. In autumn, its waters turn very dark, almost black, due to the pigment from …
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Mary Beth Doyle Park is one of the gems of Ann Arbor. In addition to being well-equipped with a basketball court, picnic tables, and even a disc golf court, riding …
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Less than 10 miles from Ann Arbor, Whitmore Lake is a popular destination for water sports of all sorts. The road around the lake can get busy is the summer …
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Michigan’s largest state park, spanning more than 20,000 acres of rolling forest, wetlands, and over 40 inland lakes. The park is a showcase of glacial geology, with kettle lakes, eskers, …
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A 11,000-acre park known for its rolling forests, quiet inland lakes, and one of Michigan’s best networks of hiking and biking trails. The eastern half of the 34-mile Waterloo–Pinckney Trail …
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Rolling Hills Park has so much to do in its expansive 439 acres of coverage. There is a water park, fishing pond, picnic area, a few different restrooms, oak groves, …
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