Here are the 110 lakes we have listed within USA > West - sorted A-Z. Suggest a new lake.
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Abyss Lake
(Alaska) |
Tucked in the mountainous landscape of Southeastern Alaska with its sporadic blotches of tall green aspen trees, there sits a glacial lagoon called the Abyss Lake. Brady Glacier is the Abyss Lake's primary inflow source. The glacier's melted water flows east to an adjacent basin, and the water accumulates ... |
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American Falls Reservoir
(Idaho) |
With more than 56,000 acres of water sport, boating and fishing waters, surrounded by choice camping and picnic areas, American Falls Reservoir in southeastern Idaho is an ideal leisure-time destination. American Falls Reservoir provides many excellent outdoor opportunities, including recreation areas ... |
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American Lake
(Washington) |
American Lake is located just eight miles southwest of Tacoma, Washington but is also conveniently located to the Seattle and Bellevue metro areas. American Lake received its name during the area's pioneer days when more American settlers homesteaded near the lake as compared to the number of English ... |
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Banks Lake
(Washington) |
Banks Lake is a 27 mile equalizing reservoir and part of the Columbia Basin Project, a major water resource project to provide irrigation water to fertile but arid land in central Washington. It was created when two rock-faced, earthfill dams were built at the ends of a large channel sculpted during ... |
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Bass Lake
(California) |
Also known as: Crane Valley Reservoir Snuggled into the heart of the Sierra National Forest and located at the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park, Bass Lake enjoys an ideal California location. This 1165-acre lake has been designated an official Recreation Area by the U.S. Forest Service, with campgrounds and picnic areas on the ... |
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Bear Lake
(Idaho, Utah) |
A natural freshwater lake straddling the borders of Utah and Idaho, Bear Lake is a 70,000-acre turquoise jewel that lives up to its moniker of "Caribbean of the Rockies." This lake, estimated to have formed 150,000 years ago, boasts spectacular views and a healthy summer tourism industry, thanks to ... |
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Becharof Lake
(Alaska) |
Becharof Lake, the second largest lake in Alaska, is located on the Alaskan Peninsula. Stretching an incredible 290,000 acres, the lake measures 35 miles long and 15 miles wide and reaches depths of as much as 600 feet. Deep in the remote Alaskan wilderness, Becharof Lake offers its visitors an unforgettable ... |
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Big Bear Lake
(California) |
Located just 100 miles from Los Angeles but wrapped in an entirely different environment, Big Bear Lake is both convenient and escapist. Surrounded by rolling mountain and plunging valleys, Big Bear was dropped into the middle of the San Bernardino National Forest, making it a top destination for nature ... |
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Blue Lake
(Alaska) |
Also known as: Blue Lake Reservoir Blue Lake, located in the Alaska Panhandle of southeastern Alaska, is for adventure seekers. The County of Sitka is known for its vistas, mountain backdrop and thick forests. Construction of the Blue Lake Dam in 1958 increased the surface area of natural Blue Lake from 490 acres to 1,225 acres, and ... |
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Blue Mesa Reservoir
(Colorado) |
Also known as: Blue Mesa Lake 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 ... |
Note: For most lakes, some data are unknown or do not apply, so these comparisons may show fewer than 110 lakes.