The Top 20 Lakes in Missouri
Looking to visit the best lakes in Missouri? 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 Missouri’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 27, 2025
Forest Park
Highlight • Forest
Forest Park, with 1,326 acres, is considered one of the premier urban public parks in the US. It features beautiful landscapes sprinkled with forests, ecosystems, nature reserves, and lakes and …
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Sequiota Park Pond and Waterfall
Highlight • Lake
Sequiota Park is beautiful, spanning 28 acres and offering a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy. There are several picnic areas and plenty of open space. Its unique feature …
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Sunset View of Creve Coeur Lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
Creve Coeur Lake is a 320-acre lake located in Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park. The park dates back to 1945 and now offers a place for picnics, non-motorized boating, and fishing.
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Post-Dispatch Lake, Forest Park
Highlight • Lake
Forest Park in St. Louis is a sprawling urban park spanning 1,371 acres, making it one of the largest urban parks in the United States. It offers a wide range …
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Nathanael Greene Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Nathanael Greene Park shares the property with the Springfield Botanical Gardens. Walking paths surround the gardens, ponds, and gazebos, and some connect to the South Creek Greenway, which passes by Lake Drummund.
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Weldon Spring Conservation Area
Highlight • Forest
From tough singletrack to smooth double-track, the Weldon Spring Conservation Area has a variety of trails that are great for riding. Be aware: just because a trail has the word …
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Mirror Pool
Highlight • Lake
The Mirror Pool, situated between W 61st Terrace and W 62nd Street along Ward Parkway, covers almost the entire median block. As part of a beautification effort along the parkway …
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370 Lakeside Park
Highlight • Lake
370 Lakeside Park is St. Peters' largest park, spread across 300 acres. You'll find a huge 140-acre lake for fishing and boating, spots for RVs, places to camp together, spots …
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Jerry's Progress
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Jerry's Progress is one of many trails at Fellows Lake. This is a longer loop trail that dives in and out of the trees as it follows along the shores …
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Smithville Lake Recreation Area
Highlight • Lake
A 7,190-acre reservoir on the Little Platte River with 175 miles of shoreline, where recreation meets wilderness just 30 minutes north of Kansas City.
The area offers two full-service marinas …
The area offers two full-service marinas …
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