Top rated Lakes in Thornton, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Lakes in Thornton

Experience the best that Thornton has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 62 places from Lake category.

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Maroon Lake

Lake

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

4.90 (146 reviews) (~188.87 km from centre)

North Catamount Reservoir

Lake

👍👍 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...

4.90 (92 reviews) (~105.37 km from centre)

Saint Marys Lake

Lake

4.90 (82 reviews) (~56.58 km from centre)

Summit Lake

Lake

👍 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...

4.90 (81 reviews) (~63.94 km from centre)

Bear Lake

Lake

Flanked by mountains & woods, this alpine lake is known for its scenic views & hiking trails.

4.80 (440 reviews) (~74.94 km from centre)

Turquoise Lake

Lake

👍👍 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

4.80 (179 reviews) (~138.16 km from centre)

Clear Lake

Lake

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

4.80 (130 reviews) (~65.17 km from centre)

Sloans Lake

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.

4.80 (128 reviews) (~14.44 km from centre)

Crystal Creek Reservoir

Lake

👍👍 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.

4.80 (124 reviews) (~106.08 km from centre)

Cottonwood Lake

Lake

👍👍 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! 😠

4.80 (90 reviews) (~164.49 km from centre)

Monarch Lake

Lake

👍👍 Did the trail around the lake for the first time last weekend. It is a wonderful place to hike. The trail is not too difficult except there was a few hundred feet of the trail that had been submerged under water and despite multiple people's attempts to create make shift bridges with logs it was qui...

4.80 (78 reviews) (~69.62 km from centre)

O'Haver Lake

Lake

👍👍 This was the first time we have been to this lake and we loved it. It was a weekend so it was busy but people were friendly and respectful. My husband caught a lot of fish and it was a nice lake to walk around.

4.80 (60 reviews) (~189.05 km from centre)

Webster Lake

Lake

👍👍 Good lake to walk along. During the summer the city hosts several events around the lake. They also have several sculptures along the path that you can vote on in the rec center across the street.

4.80 (53 reviews) (~4.56 km from centre)

Lake Irwin

Lake

👍👍 One of the best family get away locations near Gunnison and Crested Butte. Great place for the kids to catch some rainbow trout averaging around 8-12". Alot of fun. Some decent campgrounds with views of the mountain range in the background. Great hiking trails also.

4.80 (44 reviews) (~212.79 km from centre)

Lower Mohawk Lake

Lake

👍👍 It’s such a beautiful trail! We got to the spruce creek trailhead about 7:35am on Saturday 7/3, parking lot was full and lots of cars already parked on the sides of the road. We drove in about additional 1.5 mile with our Jeep, we took the only spot left in the 2nd parking lot and started to hike in...

4.80 (39 reviews) (~106.68 km from centre)

Hanging Lake

Lake

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

4.70 (616 reviews) (~191.02 km from centre)

Evergreen Lake

Lake

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

4.70 (395 reviews) (~39.47 km from centre)

Rampart Reservoir

Lake

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

4.70 (360 reviews) (~98.54 km from centre)

Sloan Lake

Lake

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

4.70 (259 reviews) (~14.41 km from centre)

Dillon Reservoir

Lake

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

4.70 (257 reviews) (~96.68 km from centre)

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Top rated Lakes in Thornton, United States