The Top 7 Lakes around Golden
Looking to visit the best lakes around Golden? 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 Golden’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 14, 2025
Bear Creek Lake Park spans 2,624 acres and is a great spot for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as swimming, fishing, and boating year-round recreation. Open from April …
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The Little Soda and Big Soda lakes offer a great view of the backcountry. The site is also remarkable for its biodiversity and the variety of birds that live there. Take the time to stop and watch.
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This is a nice overlook near Mt. Carbon, with expansive views of the Denver skyline, Bear Lake Park, and Mount Falcon Park in the background. Bear Creek Trail ends here, …
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Tucker Lake is a 66 acre lake with gorgeous views of the water and near by foothills. This is a popular lake for fishing as people can easily swap from the Blunn Reservoir to here.
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Belmar park is a 132 acre natural grassland park. There are over two miles of paved trails offering an array of views from the water, the mountains, and all the waterfowl that flock here.
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