The Top 20 Lakes in Ohio
Looking to visit the best lakes in Ohio? 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 Ohio’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 30, 2025
Hoover Reservoir Park
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The Hoover Reservoir Park (area) offers over 4,700 acres of peaceful and serene landscape just North of Columbus. The park and lake provide guests with a range of recreational activities …
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Antrim Lake Deck
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The Antrim Lake Deck serves as a viewpoint overlooking the calm Antrim Lake. It's important to note that the lake prohibits boats and swimming, but this also makes the lake …
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Freedom Trail
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The Freedom Trail was built on an unused section of railroad to connect the people of Kent and Akron. Along the way you'll pass through parks, along rivers and lakes, and have a good chance at spotting some wildlife.
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Edgewater Beach
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Great summer location to go swimming in Lake Erie and enjoy the sunshine with the family. The beach has restrooms and changing rooms. Dogs are allowed on certain sections of the coast.
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Summit Lake
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Summit Lake is a natural, glacial lake and the high point along the Ohio & Erie Canal. There is a bridge that crosses the south end of the lake and gives you a great view of the body of water.
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Lookout Tower
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The lookout tower at the visitors center looks out over the lake at Winton Woods Park. It is a great place to take your family in order to get a bird's eye view of the area.
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Girdled Road Reservation
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The trails meandering through the woods at Girdled Road Reservation were intended to be excellent bird-watching trails. Some of the wetland environments along the way add to the diversity of nature you'll find here.
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Bench with view of pond at Portman Park
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This 92-acre park has a rain garden, picnic tables, athletic fields and some woods. It also serves as the trailhead for the Blacklick Creek Trail.
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Lake Abram
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Another small beautiful lake that is so common around this area. A nice walk from here is to Lake Isaac on the Lake-to-Lake Trail, which is 2.4 miles away.
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Lower Shaker Lake
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Shaker Lake provides a natural area in the middle of the city, where you can spot wildlife and have a relaxing walk around the lake. The lake was created 185 …
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