The Top 10 Lakes around Towson
Looking to visit the best lakes around Towson? 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 Towson’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Loch Raven Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
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
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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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Druid Hill Park
Highlight • Natural
This large urban park is a wonderful place to relax in northwest Baltimore. Opened in 1860, it's one of the oldest public parks in the US.
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Lake Roland
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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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Druid Lake
Highlight • Lake
Druid Hill Park is a gem for runners in the Baltimore area, and Druid Lake is one of the highlights within the park. There is a 1.5-mile paved path circling …
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Lake Montebello
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Lake Montebello in Baltimore is a serene urban reservoir, circled by a popular 1.3-mile walking and biking path, offering picturesque views, abundant wildlife and a tranquil escape within the city.
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Jones Falls Outfall at Baltimore Inner Harbor
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This 17.9-mile stream ends here where it flows into the Baltimore Inner Harbor. It has long served as a crucial transportation corridor in the area. Today, you can observe various types of wildlife, from fish to ducks, in the water.
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Morgan Mill Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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
Highlight • Lake
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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Shoreline Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This is a beautiful forested singletrack that follows the shoreline of the Loch. From the southernmost point you can see the dam across the water. A true gem of a trail!
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