The Top 8 Lakes in Jordan
Looking to visit the best lakes in Jordan? 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 Jordan’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 7, 2025
Only accessible to hotel guests. Bathing in the extremely salty water is good for the skin. But it shouldn't take longer than 20 minutes. No water in your eyes!
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It's an impressive sight - on one side the bizarre, towering rocks and on the other side the Dead Sea. But you can also see where the waterline has retreated …
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The King Talal Dam, named after King Talal who ruled Jordan between 1951 and 1952, was constructed from 1971 to 1977. It dams the river Nahr ez-Zarqa and is used …
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Here, on the beautiful Red Sea, the adventure ends on the 650-kilometer Jordan Trail. How about a well-deserved dip in the water? There are plenty of restaurants in the area …
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The Dead Sea is a lake between Jordan, Israel and Palestine. It is famous for its high salt and mineral content, making the water so dense that people can float …
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A paved road meanders through the landscape and leads to stunning views of the Dead Sea in the distance. The Jordan Trail crosses the road so that it is a good point to get on or off the trail.
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We came from the direction of Madaba and were on our way to Karak. Crossing Wadi Mujib was really one of our highlights! The view is incredibly beautiful and easy …
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Here you can make a short stop and go down to the Dead Sea. The salt crusts there are impressive.
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