The capital of Colorado, Denver is also known as ‘The Mile High City’.
It is the place where urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure.
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Denver is an outdoor city known for its world-class cultural attractions, thriving craft breweries, chef-driven dining and red-hot music scene, all within easy reach of the Rocky Mountains.
Listed in the safest cities of the world, Denver metro area is stocked with spots for summertime swimming, from lakes and reservoirs to creeks and pools.
Let’s have a look at few of those many gorgeous lakes in Denver...
Sloan’s Lake
The best park for catching a sunset, with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and Denver skyline, Sloan’s Lake is the largest in Denver.
Cherry Creek Reservoir
Boats, jet skis, overnight camping, and even horseback riding are available here for leisure, making this one of the best lakes in Denver.
Chatfield Lake
This lake is popular with hikers, boaters, campers, bikers, fishermen, and picnickers.
The park also features a full service marina, stable concession, off leash dog walking area, and a summer-time swim beach.
Ferril and Duck Lake
A place with pretty scenic views, where you can grab a paddleboard, kayak or paddleboat.
Also, the Denver Zoo, City Park Golf Course, and Denver Museum of Nature & Science are all within walking distance of the lakes.
Aurora Reservoir
It is one of the city's largest park and open space sites. "The Best Park for Fishing" in 2012 provides multi-use recreation and serves as a drinking water storage facility for Aurora.
Blue Mesa Reservoir
While it does not feature public swimming areas but you can still enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, windsurfing, waterskiing, hiking, camping, and horseback riding.
Boulder Reservoir
It is known for activities such as boating, water skiing, fishing, as well as hiking, biking, picnicking, bird-watching and sunbathing.
Devil’s Punch Bowl
Devil’s Punch Bowl is often visited by backpackers and families, who come especially to brave its cold waters and witness its cliffs, waterfalls, caves and crystal clear, emerald hued waters.
Grand Lake
It is one of the Colorado’s largest and deepest natural lakes.
It allows public swimming and you can also enjoy boating, canoeing, hiking, biking, camping, and horseback riding.
Twin Lakes
Twin lakes are two naturally formed glacial lakes with the beautiful backdrop of Colorado’s highest mountain peak, Mount Elbert.
It offers activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, camping, biking, horseback riding and more.
Why wait?
Pack your bags and move ahead to dive into the tranquility and beauty of these lakes in Denver!