Best places: Lakes in Colorado

This scenic waterfall-fed lake reached via a hiking trail features viewing areas with benches.

Water recreation area popular for trout fishing, picnicking & boating, plus a short hiking trail.

Reservoir in Pike National Forest with a boat launch, fishing, picnic tables & hiking/biking trails.

Campgrounds surround this city water-storage reservoir with mountain views, paddling & ski resorts.

Fishing & boating in a city lake encircled by a public park with a trail for cycling & walking.

A known stop for photographers, this small lake features a reflection of unique striped mountains.

👍👍 One of the most stunningly beautiful places I have ever visited. There are lots of areas to camp, picnic, hike, fish, and just relax by the mountains and crystal blue water. If we are ever back in Leadville, we will 100% be back at the lake

👍👍 I love this place for spending time in the late spring and early summer. If you have a boat boating is awesome here easy to navigate and the fishing is great too.

👍👍 Most beautiful lake in the area. There’s also a red rock river at the far side of the lake

👍👍 Such a beautiful loop to walk, run, rollerblade or skateboard. It’s paved all the way around, there are always lots of people out taking advantage of the wonderful weather. Plus you can’t beat the view! The mountains are on one side and the city is on the other.

👍👍 This reservoir is on your way to pikes peak and I must say it's definitely worth a stop. There is a small trail along the edge of the reservoir which is beautiful.the view of the mountains from here is breathtaking.

👍👍 Love this lake and its sister - we kayak across to avoid the main shore and always find an open cove. Not many hike all the way around so many spots have little to no signs of people. Give yourself at least 30 minutes to get back anytime after 3 as winds tend to pick up and depending on ur type of h...

👍👍 Great place to go camping kayaking and hiking. Very peaceful Lake, middle of nowhere. The ranger I talked to today was so helpful and she was very polite and knowledgeable. There are bathrooms on site that are very clean. A beautiful place to take the family.

👍👍 How have I lived in Colorado for 5 years and not known we have a beach! A nice one. We came by to check this place out. So happy we did. They let us turn our day pass into an annual pass. You can also add a 2nd vehicle for an additional $30. We might do that too. Swimming area, fishing areas, boats,...

👍👍 My absolute favorite spot in all of Colorado! The lake itself is wonderful for fishing, boating and paddle boarding. The sorrounding hiking trail, specifically the Hope Lake trail is one of the most beautiful hikes in the world leading up to the ice lake. Even in the Summer on its busiest days, it...

👍 Really don't have anything bad to say about it. It's a good parking area to enjoy a hike up the mountain. The lake is very pretty, probably overshot in a photographic sense. Beware the road in front of the lake, it is very rough although it is paved. Nothing 99.9% of cars shouldn't be able to handle...

👍 It is a nice lake with a man made beach. Great for paddle boarding with friends like we did. $10 admission fee is reasonable. The parking lots for Soda Creek were full by 12 though. The only negative thing I can say about the place is the mosquitoes. OMG, there were a lot. So along with your su...

👍👍 Parking. Lots of shoreline access. Great for kayaking and paddle boarding. Dogs allowed. Swimming allowed but COLD!! It can get very windy here. And evil fisherman leave their lines and hooks behind... Kept pretty clean, I didn't see any trash, but I did almost step on a hook! 😠

👍👍 Beautiful scenery :) We watched the sunset and then snagged this photograph later in the evening. It gets a bit crowded at night with all of the people that showed up for night fishing, so we left shortly after the picture was taken. Still a lovely spot to hangout!