The Top 20 Lakes in Essex County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Essex 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 Essex County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 12, 2025
Halibut Point State Park is located on the site of the former Babson Farm Quarry on the Atlantic Ocean, where granite was mined for construction purposes from the mid-19th century …
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Pearce Lake Beach is a sandy swimming beach with roped-off swim zones. The Department of Conservation and Recreation tests the water weekly, and a lifeguard is on duty in the summer to keep watch.
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Rockport has miles of lovely beaches, boulder-strewn paths through woods and glades, and that uncommonly magical light that has inspired painters since Winslow Homer.
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Fishing is available from Baldpate Rd. There are a few trail heads tucked back on Great Pond Drive near Pond Pasture (indicated spot).
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Silver Lake is a pretty lake in the Breakheart Reservation. This is a nice spot to stop for a break as you explore the area.
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The pond is labeled on the DCR map but I was surprised it had a name. I walked right by it without even realizing it. Maudslay is one of the …
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Wenham Lake is a sizable lake at 224 acres, and it is a freshwater reservoir for nearby Salem. The lake and its shores are not accessible to the general public, …
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Plummer Springs rd has it's bridge closed to cars because it's basically falling in to the river. You can still bike across as of Summer 2022. Turkey hill rd is a favorite with bikers
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Off the beaten path a bit, Forest River Park has a large parking lot to help coordinate if you have a ground team. Summer of 2022 it should also open a public pool, after being closed generations.
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Nestled along Wenham Lake, J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve spans 85 acres of forest, winding trails, and wetlands and is home to abundant wildlife. The 2.5-mile loop takes you through towering …
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