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Here are the 1225 lakes we have listed - compared by Highest Altitude/Elevation.
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Lake Waiau
(Hawaii, USA) |
13,020 |
Tiny Lake Waiau on Hawaii's Big Island is one of the highest elevated lakes on the planet. Located at 13,020 feet above sea level, near the summit of Mauna Kea volcano (13,796 feet), Lake Waiau lies in the crater of Pu'u Waiau cinder cone in the Mauna Kea Forest Reserve. Its size varies with its water ...
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Lake Titicaca
(Bolivia / Peru) |
12,507 |
Located on the border of Peru and Bolivia is the largest freshwater lake by volume in South America, Lake Titicaca. With an elevation of 12,507 feet, this million year old lake is also one the world's highest commercially navigable lakes. All along the shores are native villages where traces of their ...
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Lake Quivera
(Colorado, USA) |
10,305 |
Also known as: Lake Quivira There is no prettier lake than Lake Quivera in Colorado's Front Range Region. Tucked high into the Rockies west of Idaho Springs, Lake Quivera and its twin, Silver Lake, hold some of the clearest water found in the St Mary's Glacier area. The lake is relatively unknown as the twin reservoirs are entirely ... |
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Band-e-Amir Lakes
(Afghanistan) |
9,514 |
Also known as: Band-e Amir Lakes, Band-e Ameer, Band-i Amir, Gholaman, Qambar, Haibat, Panir, Pudina, Zulfiqar Afghanistan has its first national park, and the major attraction is Band-e-Amir Lakes. Once a popular tourist attraction, this chain of six brilliant blue lakes is seen as the promise of a brighter future for a country marred by decades of war. Located in north-central Afghanistan's Bamiyan Province, ... |
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Twin Lakes
(Colorado, USA) |
9,181 |
Also known as: Twin Lakes Reservoir 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 in South Central ... |
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Lake Dillon
(Colorado, USA) |
9,009 |
Also known as: Dillon Reservoir 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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Mammoth Lakes
(California, USA) |
8,967 |
Mammoth Lakes, in California's High Sierras Region, is something of a misnomer. There is no lake named Mammoth. Instead, a group of small lakes southwest of the town of Mammoth Lakes, in a geological formation called the Mammoth Lakes Basin, lies beneath Mammoth Mountain. The lakes - Lake Mary, Lake ...
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Hidden Lake
(Colorado, USA) |
8,900 |
Also known as: Hidden Lakes Tucked away in the Routt National Forest in the northwest Colorado Rockies, Hidden Lake offers some fantastic camping for those desiring a smaller campground away from the beaten path. At 10 acres, Hidden Lake is big enough to hide some trophy sized fish, but small enough to feel like you are on your ... |
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Fish Lake
(Utah, USA) |
8,843 |
Fishlake National Forest is a glittering emerald jewel in the heart of Utah's normally dry and desolate countryside. And in the National Forest is the lake that gives the forest its name - Fish Lake. Covering 2,500 acres, Fish Lake is the largest naturally formed mountain lake in the entire state. ...
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Lake Purgatory
(Colorado, USA) |
8,825 |
Also known as: Columbine Lake, Purgatory Lake Set in the middle of a winter wonderland, Lake Purgatory is a private alpine lake found in beautiful southwestern Colorado. Snowshoeing, snowcat skiing, snowboarding, snow biking and cross country skiing are all within view of Lake Purgatory - but the fun doesn't stop there. When spring arrives ski ... |
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Johnson Valley Reservoir
(Utah, USA) |
8,819 | Johnson Valley Reservoir is a 700-acre lake just three miles northeast of Fish Lake in the heart of Utah's Fishlake National Forest. The reservoir was created in 1899, ten years after Fish Lake was purchased from the Paiute Indians. Because of rapid settlement in Utah in the late 1800s, construction ... |
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Lake Agnes
(Colorado, USA) |
8,761 |
Set in the mountains of north central Colorado, Lake Agnes is an exclusive private lake surrounded by the aspen, alder and pines of the Routt and Arapaho National Forests. Not to be confused with Lake Agnes in Jackson County, this Lake Agnes is a peaceful retreat in Grand County a mere 26 miles from ...
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Sun Valley Lake
(Colorado, USA) |
8,700 |
As the world outside goes by, a mother moose and her calf go for a swim in Sun Valley Lake. It's not an uncommon occurrence on this peaceful, secluded lake. Although it's just a few miles from all the amenities of the Town of Grand Lake, Sun Valley Lake is in its own private world in Colorado's Front ...
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Electra Lake
(Colorado, USA) |
8,380 |
Also known as: Cascade Reservoir The majestic peaks of the San Juan Mountains stand guard over the breathtaking beauty of southwestern Colorado's Electra Lake. Found 25 miles north of Durango in La Plata County, Electra Lake is not just a destination - it is a chance to experience the rich heritage and breathtaking beauty of the American ... |
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Grand Lake
(Colorado, USA) |
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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Shadow Mountain Lake
(Colorado, USA) |
8,367 |
Set against the backdrop of the majestic Rocky Mountains in Colorado's Front Range region, Shadow Mountain Lake is a picture-postcard Colorado getaway. Bordered by the Rocky Mountain National Park on one side and the Arapaho National Recreation Area on the other and connected to the clear deep water ...
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Lake Granby
(Colorado, USA) |
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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Panguitch Lake
(Utah, USA) |
8,208 |
Located in the Dixie National Forest of southwestern Utah, visitors of this beautiful state won't want to miss Panguitch Lake, along the Brian Head-Panguitch Lake Scenic Byway. Panguitch Lake (rhymes with sandwich) is a natural body of water, augmented by a dam, resulting in a reservoir. Flanked by ...
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Red Feather Lakes
(Colorado, USA) |
8,120 |
One of the most interesting lake systems on Colorado's Front Range is Red Feather Lakes. The community's name is derived from a popular Native American concert singer's name, Princess Tsianina Redfeather, who studied in Denver and was known to some of the early residents. Located 40 miles northwest ...
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Pearl Lake
(Colorado, USA) |
8,065 |
Also known as: Lester Creek Reservoir Capturing a scene from America's West, Pearl Lake reflects pine-covered hills, rocky peaks and expansive blue skies typical of northwestern Colorado. The names and places surrounding Pearl Lake speak of Colorado's history - hunting grounds, gold mines and sprawling ranch land. Now a peaceful haven for ... |
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Steamboat Lake
(Colorado, USA) |
8,000 |
If fishing one "gold medal" lake is good, then two must be better - and that is just what you will find at Steamboat Lake in northwestern Colorado. This angler's paradise can be found within Steamboat Lake State Park and a mere three miles southeast at Pearl Lake State Park. The more quiet fishing retreat ...
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Yellowstone Lake
(Wyoming, USA) |
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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June Lake
(California, USA) |
7,621 |
With Yosemite to the west, Kings Canyon to the south, Lake Tahoe to the north and Nevada to the east, there is no place to vacation like June Lake. Located in California's Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, June Lake borders the unincorporated resort community of June Lake Village. The village and four ...
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Strawberry Reservoir
(Utah, USA) |
7,602 |
Also known as: The Berry Strawberry Reservoir, known locally as The Berry, is Utah's most popular fishing spot. Located in Wasatch County, a convenient 65 miles east of the Wasatch Front and the cities of Salt Lake, Provo and Orem, Strawberry Reservoir draws visitors from around the state and country. Fishing on Strawberry ... |
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Vallecito Lake
(Colorado, USA) |
7,583 |
Also known as: Vallecito Reservoir The quest for a reliable source of irrigation water in Colorado's dry Southwest Region brought Vallecito Lake into being. Twenty-two miles north of Durango, Vallecito Reservoir serves the water needs of approximately 55,000 acres of farmers and ranchers while providing recreation to thousands of visitors ... |
