Outdoors
Lakes near Niagara Falls
4 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
4
Closest
0.9 mi
Hyde Park Lake
Within 10 miles
1
Map
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All lakes, nearest first
- 0.9miHyde Park Lake
- 14.1miHoyt Lake
- 14.8miGenesee Lake
- 17miDann Lake
Straight-line distance from the center of Niagara Falls; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Many reservoirs are drinking-water supplies with no swimming or body contact. Look for a designated swim beach.
Green, scummy or paint-like water can be a toxic blue-green algae bloom. Keep kids and dogs out and check the county advisory.
Boat launches often need a day pass or inspection for invasive mussels, and anglers 16 and older usually need a state fishing license.
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Questions
What is the closest lake to Niagara Falls?
Hyde Park Lake, about 0.9 miles from the center of Niagara Falls.
How many lakes are near Niagara Falls?
4 named lakes are within 30 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.