From Oregon's Aquamarine Crater Lake to the Waters That Feed It Waterfalls In Colorado, the United States is blessed with some amazing lakes. Here are the most beautiful ones.
The most beautiful lakes in the United States
Lake George, New York - United States
It covers 45 square kilometers in the Adirondack Conservation Area.
The Queen of American Lakes sparkles with clear waters, fed by mountain streams and pure springs.
You can also see the imposing stone palaces on the water's edge where the barons of the Golden Age lived.
Lake George, New York
Lake Powell, Arizona - United States
Ideal for hiking and water sports, Lake Powell attracts more than 3 million visitors each year.
It is the second largest man-made reservoir in the United States, storing water that flows into more than 90 side valleys.
The lake is also surrounded by the Gilpin Canyon National Recreation Area, which features red sandstone cliffs, as well as Rainbow Bridge, one of the largest natural bridges in the world.
Lake Powell, Arizona
Crater Lake, Oregon
This aquatic wonder was formed about 8,000 years ago when the volcanic Mount Mazama collapsed.
At 1,943 feet (592 meters) deep, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States.
There's also no better place to test your diving skills, or see black bears and yellow-bellied marmots than Crater Lake National Park.
Crater Lake, Oregon
Lake Tahoe, California
This lake is the largest alpine lake in North America and the second deepest lake in the United States.
This magnificent lake is particularly beautiful because of its different shades of blue.
Lake Tahoe also offers stunning waterfalls, while also being home to several ski resorts.
Lake Tahoe, California
Caddo Lake, Texas
This lake is named “Caddo” after the Native Americans who lived in the area until they were expelled in the 19th century.
It is now an internationally protected wetland, with one of the largest flooded cypress forests in the United States.
The best way to experience the lake is by boat – but beware of crocodiles.
Caddo Lake, Texas
Mono Lake, California
Mono Lake is popular with photographers and bird watchers, due to the presence of towers formed by the interaction between calcium-rich underground springs and the carbonate-rich lake water.
Mono covers 65 square kilometers, and its sparkling waters are three times saltier than the ocean; this makes it easy for trillions of tiny marine shrimp to hatch each spring, thus feeding millions of migratory birds.
Mono Lake, California
Lake Superior, Michigan
With a shoreline of 2,700 miles (4,345 km), Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world.
Hiking and kayaking are the best ways to explore the sandstone cliffs, massive waterfalls and small rocky islands of this massive lake.
The coast is also dotted with attractive lighthouses, including the beautiful Whitefish Point Light.
Lake Superior, Michigan
Flathead Lake, Montana
Nestled between the Mission Mountains to the east and the Salish Mountains to the west, the lake has a mild climate, allowing orchards and vineyards to flourish.
The area also includes a wildlife preserve and six state parks, including Wild Horse Island, home to wild horses and bighorn sheep.
Flathead Lake, Montana
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