Here are the 265 lakes we have listed - compared by Highest elevation. Suggest a new lake.
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Lake Waiau
(Hawaii) |
13,020 | Tiny Lake Waiau on Hawaii's Big Island is one of the highest elevated lakes on the planet. Located at the summit of Mauna Kea volcano, Lake Waiau lies in the crater of Pu'u Waiau cinder cone in the Mauna Kea Forest Reserve. Its size varies with its water level. It's one of just a very few lakes in the ... |
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Twin Lakes
(Colorado) |
9,181 | In the mid 1800's gold was discovered in Lake County Colorado and everything changed. Settlers moved west seeking their fortunes and discovered not only gold but also the treasure of Twin Lakes. Made up of two natural glacial lakes, Twin Lakes are tucked at the base of Mt. Elbert. Located in the ... |
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Lake Dillon
(Colorado) |
9,009 | Nestled in the middle of some of Summit County's best skiing, Lake Dillon is the perfect year round getaway. With its rich history, fantastic sport fishing, and easy access to world class skiing, the lake or Dillon Reservoir as it's sometimes known, is sure to become a family favorite. The original ... |
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Grand Lake
(Colorado) |
8,367 | Nestled in the Rocky Mountains and filled with water from melting snow, Grand Lake is the headwaters of the Colorado River and one of the state's treasures. With its majestic scenery, pristine water and abundant wildlife, the lake is the perfect place for a Rocky Mountain getaway. Surrounded by ... |
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Lake Granby
(Colorado) |
8,279 | Nestled in the shadows of the majestic Rocky Mountains near the headwaters of the Colorado River, Lake Granby is a great place for a mountain getaway. With its fishing, boating, water sports, and spectacular scenery and wildlife, this lake has something for everyone. Created in 1949 with the completion ... |
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Yellowstone Lake
(Wyoming) |
7,729 | Yellowstone Lake is located in the southeast corner of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. It is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States and many visitors use the Lake as their 'base camp' for all the wonders in the Park. Yellowstone Lake is particularly suited as a 'base camp', ... |
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Blue Mesa Reservoir
(Colorado) |
7,485 | Beautiful mesas, deep canyons, and steep rocky cliffs surround Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water. The clear, blue, mountain water of the fjord-like lake draws anglers, nature lovers, and vacationers from all over. Created in 1965 with the construction of the Blue Mesa Dam, Blue ... |
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Morrow Point Reservoir
(Colorado) |
7,160 | Only something truly breathtaking and extraordinary would make it worth carrying a kayak down 232 steps. The steep, rocky cliffs meeting the clear blue water of Marrow Point Reservoir is an experience that exceeds normal expectations, making it well worth the journey. An impoundment of the Gunnison ... |
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McPhee Reservoir
(Colorado) |
6,906 | In 1776 Spanish priests traveling through the Dolores Valley imagined a project that would bring water to the thirsty crops of the Montezuma Valley. By the mid 1800's, tunnels had been cut to carry the water and finally over 200 years later, the priests' dreams became reality with the creation of the ... |
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El Vado Lake
(New Mexico) |
6,900 | Lake description coming soon |