The Top 14 Lakes around Novato
Looking to visit the best lakes around Novato? 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 Novato’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 1, 2025
Bolinas to Fairfax Road
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From Fairfax to Ridgecrest Boulevard is the consumate component of a road bike ride through Marin to Mount Tamalpais or Stinson Beach.
Narrow without shoulders but usually little traffic and …
Narrow without shoulders but usually little traffic and …
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Stafford Lake Park
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Pleasant lake with very attentive staff, well maintained picnic areas as well as hammock hangouts, restrooms, a mountain bike parcours, lawns, BBQ grills and shade/rain shelters. The lake shore is shallow and can be muddy depending on the drought/water level.
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Nicasio Reservoir
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Sprawling, somewhat shallow reservoir lake filling the wide valley that looks like a hot desert most of summer and fall. Several branches are crossed by the road at high water levels, but not seen in many years.
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Novato Lake Dam Bike Trail
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Dedicated securely separate paved bike trail along the north shore and dam of the lake, protected from the road by a wide steel railing.
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Outdoor Picnic Pond at Marin French Cheese Co
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Picnic Pond right next to the longest continually operating cheese company in the United States still using the same cheesemaking techniques of the founders at this beautiful creamery in West …
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