The Top 7 Lakes in Lincoln County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
The Ten Lakes Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is nestled in the Kootenai National Forest and covers 34,000 acres. The landscape is rugged, and hikers will find alpine lakes, glacial cirques, …
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Granite Lake is one of those places that seem like you heard about it from a legend. Cabinet Mountain's last glacier fills the lake rushing down Snowshoe Peak, and yet …
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Rexford Bench Recreation Area is a very well kept camp area within the Kootenai National Forest. You can go boating, fishing, and swimming on Lake Koocanusa. You can also spot …
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Ninety miles long, Lake Koocanusa got its name from a contest. Alice from Rexford, Montana, came up with the name using the first three letters of the Kootenay River, Canada, and USA.
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Alpine lakes and jagged peaks, what more could you ask for? This is an amazing place! Plenty to explore around the lake, perfect for camping. Enjoy the view of Dome Mountain which sits behind the lake.
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Enjoy beautiful scenery at these lakes, the wide variety of trees and geography makes for great views and subtle changes make it feel like you are in a totally different place everywhere you go.
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Tightly surrounded by the granite walls of Snowshoe Peak, Leigh Lake is an awe-inspiring scene! the south ascent around the lake gives the best vantage point for a birds-eye view of the lake.
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