The Top 20 Lakes in Michigan
Looking to visit the best lakes in Michigan? 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 Michigan’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Gallup Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Gallup Park spans 69 acres along Ann Arbor's Huron River and Geddes Pond. Scenic walkways loop around small islands and bridges. Some of the park's highlights are canoe, kayak, and …
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Presque Isle Park
Highlight • Trail
Presque Isle Park is the crowned jewel for exploring nature in Marquette. The park features walking trails and paved roads for walking, driving, and biking. The isle stretches out into …
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Pond with Fountain in Rochester Municipal Park
Highlight • Lake
This park has lighted tennis courts, a couple of open air shelters, a skating pond and over a mile of paved parkway. Probably the most interesting amenity for mountain bikers …
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Belle Isle Park
Highlight • Natural
Spanning a whopping 985 acres, Belle Isle holds the title of the biggest city-owned island park in the United States. Designed by the renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, the …
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Millennium Park
Highlight • Lake
This urban park is the largest of its kind in West Michigan. It consists of 1,500 acres of reclaimed land that's now lush and brimming with wildlife. You can relax on the beach, rent a boat, and explore the trails.
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Tubbs Nature Area
Highlight • Forest
Tubbs Nature Area is a beautiful and small wooded area between the Huron River and Huron River Drive. Minimal traffic here offers a peaceful ride in this quiet, natural setting, …
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Hawk Island Lake
Highlight • Lake
Hawk Island County Park is 100 acres of beautiful park land built over the remains of the former Sablain Gravel Pit. VIsitors can enjoy fishing, swimming, picnicking, and in winter sledding and tubing.
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Teeple Lake
Highlight • Lake
Among the thick branches you can admire the calm waters of the lake and catch a glimpse of the other shore.
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Gallup Youth Fishing Pond
Highlight • Lake
Nestled within Gallup Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Gallup Youth Fishing Pond offers a serene spot for young anglers. Exclusively designated for youth fishing, accompanied by adults, it provides …
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Maple Beach
Highlight • Beach
Maple Beach is part of the larger Kensington Metropark that surrounds Kent Lake; it has restrooms and a playground, and is a nice spot for swimming.
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