The Top 12 Lakes in South County
Looking to visit the best lakes in South 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 South County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 7, 2025
Girl Scout Camp beach sits on the reservoir just south of Carr Pond. You can walk out to the water here and take in the views from one of the best vantage points within King/Benson Preserve.
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Roaring Brook Pond is a small scenic pond right off the North-South Trail with a small parking area. Roaring Brook connects to the larger Browning Mill Pond to the southwest.
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Arcadia is by far the largest recreation area in Rhode Island. Whether you like hiking, mountain biking, fishing, paddling, or even horseback riding, you can pursue all of these hobbies …
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Watchaug Pond is large and open and covers 573 acres. It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Rhode Island.
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This beautiful beach just off the coastal town of Quonochontaug is the start of the 75 mile long-distance North South Trail, which takes you from the Atlantic Ocean to the …
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Breakheart Pond is a small reservoir in the Arcadia State Management Area that is right next to a major trailhead. There is a singletrack trail that hugs the banks of …
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Browning Mill Pond sets a pretty scenery in Arcadia Management Area. In the surroundings of the pond, you can find a nice grassy area and picnic tables, which is a …
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This area is a popular spot for freshwater fishing, offering opportunities to catch largemouth bass, pickerel, perch, and catfish. There are several picturesque viewpoints and docks, making it an ideal …
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Burlingame State Park and Wildlife Management Area spans over 3,000 acres of forest, wetlands, and diverse wildlife. The park features a campground, a picnic area, a boat launch, and a swimming beach.
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This pond between Lafayette and North Kingstown is the jewel of Ryan Park's crown. You can either sail in it or make a surrounding trip that will go by the foliated Ryan Park Trail.
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