The Top 20 Lakes around Portland
Looking to visit the best lakes around Portland? 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 Portland’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 8, 2025
Round Lakes Upper Dam
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Round Lake Upper Dam in Camas holds back Round Lake and Lacamas Lake in Lacamas Park. It was built in 1883 for a paper mill; the wooden dam was replaced …
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Vancouver Lake
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Vancouver Lake is a large, shallow lake located near Vancouver, Washington. The lake is popular for kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and windsurfing due to its calm waters. The Vancouver Lake Regional …
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Lake to Lake Trail, Lacamas Regional Park
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Lake to Lake Trail is a gorgeous trail in the Lacamas Regional Park with an abundance of striking scenery, from rapid rivers to forests and diverse wildlife.
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View of Mount Tabor Reservoir Number 5
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This is one of several reservoirs on the slopes of Mount Tabor that used to be integral to the drinking water supply for Portland. Now the reservoirs are considered historic structures, and are being renovated/maintained accordingly.
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Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park Beach and River View
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Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park in Vancouver, Washington, is a 120-acre park situated along the Columbia River. It features a sandy beach, grassy picnic areas, and scenic views of the river …
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