The Top 5 Lakes in Olmsted County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Olmsted County? 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 Olmsted County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 7, 2025
Cascade Lake is part of the park of the same name and is located in the west of Rochester. There's a trail, called Cascade Creek Loop Trail, that leads around …
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Willow Creek Reservoir is beautifully surrounded by forest and lies in the very south of Rochester. The horseshoe shaped reservoir is especially popular among anglers but is a great spot to soak in nature for everybody else as well.
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Silver Lake, in the park of the same name, is a man-made lake very close to downtown Rochester, Minnesota. The lake is famous for its huge amount of Canada geese, …
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You have to walk them down to the lake from the lower parking lot, but it at least gives you a way to access it
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As one of the best viewpoints over Rochester, this overlook is located in Indian Heights Park in the northwest of the city. From here you get nice vistas of the skyline, South Fork Zumbro River and Silver Lake.
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