The Top 20 Lakes in Polk County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Polk 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 Polk County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 7, 2025
At the shoreline of Lake Hancock, you will find this little wooden gazebo built over water. Take your time and keep your eyes peeled for different birds like herons and ibis.
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This 70-mile trail connects Aubrundale in the south to Polk City in the north. Along the way it goes by a number of parks and lakes where riders can stop for a break, or just to enjoy the view.
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Lake Hollingsworth spans 354 acres and is a highly popular reservoir for biking, walking, and running. The approximately 3-mile trail encircling it offers magnificent views of the water from all …
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Lake Wailes Park offers picturesque vistas of Lake Wailes and Bok Tower. A 2.3-mile, 12-foot-wide paved trail loops around half of the lake, providing scenic waterfront views. This area is …
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There are more than 13 miles of trail to enjoy in this state park, but that's not all: You can also camp, boat, fish and canoe here, and it's a …
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This lake sprawls across 2,100 acres, making it one of the largest lakes in the Lakeland area. Here, you're likely to spot a variety of wildlife, including birds of different …
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Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve covers over 110,000 acres across four counties. It also borders the Withlacoochee State Forest and Colt Creek State Park, to make a very large continuous protected …
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The Colt Creek State Park is great for exploring Central Florida's nature with large strands of longleaf pine flatwoods, lakes and winding creeks, thick cypress domes and open vistas. You …
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This 40-acre lake, located in the Lakeland area, stands out among the many lakes in the vicinity. Scattered around the water's edge are inviting benches where you can pause and …
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Crooked Lake is registered as an Outstanding Florida Water, and is one of the largest lakes in Polk County, at nearly 4,200 acres. The lake is popular with anglers, hikers, …
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